Element

Pedagogical Significance

implications for teaching methodology; implications for learning outcomes

Technological Significance

implications for users and designers

Grading of Student Performance

• Provides a necessary function in any course given for university credit
• Is an avenue toward some forms of learning assessment
• Grading methods are clear and precise
• Feedback is timely/frequent
• Self-testing is a tool for students to evaluate their own progress

• Choice of tools fits evaluation goals
• Users have guidance in the manner in which grading application tools function in order to participate appropriately