What is the distinction between student learning outcomes assessment and student success measures? Aren’t they the same thing? Student learning outcomes assessment and student success measures are both ways to evaluate the effectiveness of education, but they focus on different …
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 …
Assessment Strategies for Large Courses Many of my conversations with faculty focus on the challenges they have with doing good learning assessment in large classes. The best learner-centered assessment approaches are no match for 200-person enrollment. I mean, can you …
Thoughtful Course Design Course assessments—exams, essays, research papers, performances, etc.—are stressful for students and instructors alike. As instructors, we can help reduce that pressure by attending to a few elements when designing course assessments. Through careful alignment of assessments to …
