e-learning, Loomen/Moodle, biology curriculum, ecology, assessment for learning, assessment as learning, assessment of learning
Abstract
The aim of this study is to identify strengths and weaknesses of the e-learning system as an assessment tool of the learning outcomes in the biology curriculum, with a refe-rence to three assessment approaches - assessment for learning, assessment as lear-ning and assessment of learning. The author is also trying to define the possible impact of e-leaning in the development of students' digital competences. In order to conduct this research, the author developed an on-line course called „Creating multimedia eco-logical contents”, using Moodle. Twenty-six tenth grade students of Ante Kuzmanić Medical school participated in the course. While engaging in the course every student had to create a movie using one digital tool, participate in the peer assessment and complete two questionnaires. After the student had presented the movie to his clas-smates, it was evaluated according to previously known assessment criteria. The re-sults of this research indicate the potential benefits of using Moodle in all three as-sessment approaches.
