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2018 Western Michigan University Assessment In Action Conference, Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies
2018 Western Michigan University Assessment In Action Conference, Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies
Assessment in Action Conference
Included here is the schedule and session descriptions from the 9th Annual WMU Assessment in Action Conference held on March 16, 2018. The conference, sponsored by the Office of Assessment and Undergraduate Studies at Western Michigan University, is a one-day event where those new to outcomes assessment can come and learn fundamental knowledge about the field, but it is also a place where those who have worked as leaders in outcomes assessment can come and extend their knowledge and skills and network with colleagues. Conference offerings included learning opportunities on various assessment topics for both academic and student supports units.
Using Elearning For Assessment, Katrina Davidson, Alyssa Moon
Using Elearning For Assessment, Katrina Davidson, Alyssa Moon
Assessment in Action Conference
There are many ways to formatively and summatively assess learner knowledge using an online learning environment. This session will give an overview of these tools and examine use cases.
Integrating Formative And Summative: Assessment Approaches In Student Support Work, Ciji Heiser
Integrating Formative And Summative: Assessment Approaches In Student Support Work, Ciji Heiser
Assessment in Action Conference
This session will focus on how to integrate both formative and summative assessment approaches into programs and services provided for student support. We will discuss the assessment cycle including learning and operational outcomes, selecting and designing assessment tools (both formative and summative), collecting data, and analyzing data to make data-informed decisions.
Why Are We Doing This?, Linda Suskie
Why Are We Doing This?, Linda Suskie
Assessment in Action Conference
Many find assessment to be a pointless paper-pushing exercise. Done right, however, it is essential to helping students learn and succeed. This presentation will summarize research on strategies that help students learn and succeed and explain the role of assessment in those strategies.
Creating Great Learning Experiences That Help Students Learn And Succeed, Linda Suskie
Creating Great Learning Experiences That Help Students Learn And Succeed, Linda Suskie
Assessment in Action Conference
Great learning activities have three components that connect to each other: a clear purpose, clear guidelines for activities that engage students, and clear grading criteria. In this fast-paced workshop, we will work through all three.
"What Is My Target?": Clarifying Student Learning Outcomes, Anthony Helms, David Paul
"What Is My Target?": Clarifying Student Learning Outcomes, Anthony Helms, David Paul
Assessment in Action Conference
This session will provide an overview of best practices in writing feasible and measurable learning and process outcomes, including hands-on time to work on your own outcomes.