Diverse delivery methods and strong psychological benefits: A review of online formative assessment

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Volumn 33, Issue 6, 2017, Pages 562-574

  McLaughlin, T ^a   Yan, Z ^a  

^a STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

Author keywords

computer based assessments; online formative assessment; self regulation

Indexed keywords

EID: 85033229010     PISSN: 02664909     EISSN: 13652729     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/jcal.12200     Document Type: Review

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