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An Electronic Assessment System (EAT) is introduced to improve the teaching process in an E-learning environment. The system provides the instructor with assistance to modify the course contents. Since student is a key element in teaching, EAT takes into account the student answer, answer-time and student feedback as parameters.
In EAT; instructors can generate a test in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) form. Also, it gives the instructor an absolute management on database. EAT provides both the student and the instructor with a Web-based forums to retain their feedback. This work provides a case study on the use of EAT in e-learning. The outcome of the case study is analyzed to evaluate the performance of the system.
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Rashad, A.M., Youssif, A.A.A., Abdel-Ghafar, R.A., Labib, A.E. (2008). E-Assessment Tool: A Course Assessment Tool Integrated into Knowledge Assessment. In: Iskander, M. (eds) Innovative Techniques in Instruction Technology, E-learning, E-assessment, and Education. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8739-4_2
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