Assessing-U is written in the style of a blog. Its purpose is to share current issues in assessment, observations, and summaries of new resources. The viewpoints represented belong to the post’s author.
Community of Practice (CoP) AUCC 1C: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Course (Re)Design and Assessment Purpose The new AUCC 1C (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) category was approved by Faculty Council in 2022 and was officially incorporated into the 2022-23 Catalog. To provide
What is a Rubric? A rubric is a guide that articulates the expectations for an assignment and communicates the level of quality of performance or learning. As an assessment tool, a rubric sets the criteria for evaluating performance or work
Improving student engagement in the classroom is a hot topic amongst faculty these days. At some point in the conversation, the mythological college student makes an appearance. That perfect student of the past was always on time, had always done
Backwards Design Basics When you are planning a road trip, you probably start with the places you want to end up and then plan your route, including overnight stops, food options, and perhaps a few scenic spots to rest along
Remote, hybrid, and online teaching and learning have prompted most instructors to rethink course instruction and question previously held assumptions about how people learn. How to administer exams can be a particularly thorny issue, especially for courses with large enrollments
The purpose of the student course ratings (CSU’s Course Survey) is to collect information about students’ experiences in a single course, looking back at one semester. The Course Survey is meant to facilitate student feedback and provide instructors with information
