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Initial Results From The First National Survey Of Student Outcomes From Small Satellite Program Participation, Jeremy Straub
Initial Results From The First National Survey Of Student Outcomes From Small Satellite Program Participation, Jeremy Straub
Jeremy Straub
This paper presents initial results of the first national / international survey of student participants in CubeSat and other small spacecraft programs. It aims to make portions of the results of the survey available for immediate use by the CubeSat / small spacecraft community prior to the completion of a thorough analysis of the results and consideration of correlating and prospective causation factors for various outcomes.
Yakimowski Named Assistant Dean For Assessment In Its College Of Education, Mary E. Yakimowski
Yakimowski Named Assistant Dean For Assessment In Its College Of Education, Mary E. Yakimowski
Mary E. Yakimowski
Mary E. Yakimowski has been named assistant dean for assessment at Sacred Heart University’s Isabelle Farrington College of Education (FCE). In this new role, Yakimowski will provide leadership in the development, implementation and administration of a comprehensive assessment system for FCE students and programs.
Best Practices For Student Learning Assessment In Smaller-Sized Undergraduate Mass Communication Programs, Douglas J. Swanson Ed.D Apr
Best Practices For Student Learning Assessment In Smaller-Sized Undergraduate Mass Communication Programs, Douglas J. Swanson Ed.D Apr
Douglas J. Swanson, Ed.D APR
Assessment of student learning in higher education is no longer optional, because the public increasingly expects universities to spend less and produce more. Generating detailed, meaningful assessment is challenging, particularly for smaller-sized mass communication programs with limited resources. Mass communication-focused assessment literature is scarce. This best practices essay reviews other research to illustrate proven examples of ways to assess simply and effectively in undergraduate mass communication programs to achieve maximum faculty support and curriculum improvement.
Common Core In The Commonwealth: A Research Imperative For Kentucky Communication Scholars, Michael G. Strawser
Common Core In The Commonwealth: A Research Imperative For Kentucky Communication Scholars, Michael G. Strawser
Michael G Strawser
As Communication scholars we must sharpen our instructional focus, identify our learning outcomes, and build the argument that Communication education has significant interdisciplinary implications in K-12 curricula. The Common Core State Standards emphasize communication, specifically public speaking and listening in K-12 learner outcomes and the Commonwealth of Kentucky was the first state to adopt the Common Core Standards. This position paper establishes a broad framework for research and advocacy opportunities to develop the connection between the interdisciplinary implications surrounding K-12 Communication education, the Common Core, and relationships to current standards. This essay offers a foundation for Communication scholars seeking a …
Student Learning In High-Impact Practice Mass Communication Courses, Douglas J. Swanson Ed.D Apr
Student Learning In High-Impact Practice Mass Communication Courses, Douglas J. Swanson Ed.D Apr
Douglas J. Swanson, Ed.D APR
College and university high-impact practice (HIP) courses involve students in intensive values-focused learning inside and/ or outside of the traditional classroom environment. Much research has documented that participation in HIPs increases student retention and graduation rates. At the same time, the nontraditional learning structure of an HIP course can complicate a thorough assessment of student learning. Anecdotal evidence reflects strong involvement in HIPs by mass communication programs, although communication efforts in this regard are not as well documented in the literature as efforts in other fields. This essay briefly defines HIPs and presents an appropriate theory that would guide HIPs …
Alpha Kappa Psi - Assessing Your Chapter, Larry D. Long
Alpha Kappa Psi - Assessing Your Chapter, Larry D. Long
Larry D. Long
No abstract provided.
Web-Based Student Peer Review: A Research Summary, Edward F. Gehringer
Web-Based Student Peer Review: A Research Summary, Edward F. Gehringer
Edward F Gehringer
Interest in Web-based peer-review systems dates back nearly 20 years. Systems were built to let students give feedback to other students, mainly to help them improve their writing. But students are not necessarily effective peer reviewers. Left to their own devices, they will submit cursory reviews, which are not very helpful to their peers. Techniques have been developed to improve the quality of reviews. Calibration is one such technique. Students are asked to assess samples of writing that have previously been assessed by experts. Students must submit an evaluation “close enough” to the experts’ before they are allowed to review …
Educational Outcomes From The Openorbiter Small Spacecraft Development Program, Jeremy Straub
Educational Outcomes From The Openorbiter Small Spacecraft Development Program, Jeremy Straub
Jeremy Straub
The OpenOrbiter program [1] is developing a low-cost framework for the creation of space-craft by researchers and educators worldwide [8]. In addition to the technical objectives, ed-ucational assessment [2, 3] has also been a key focus. Students working on development of the spacecraft [4] were asked what types of benefits they sought from their participation [5]. The assessment of the attainment of these benefits is ongoing, in conjunction with continued development in pursuit of the crea-tion of a set of designs that can be used to build a spacecraft with a cost of under $5,000 [13] .
Where Are You Aiming? Using Learning Outcomes To Guide And Assess Practice, Larry D. Long
Where Are You Aiming? Using Learning Outcomes To Guide And Assess Practice, Larry D. Long
Larry D. Long
We have all heard about learning outcomes, but how do we write them and effectively evaluate them? This interactive session provides an overview of learning outcomes, tips, and advice about writing learning outcomes using Learning Reconsidered as a framework. The session also demonstrates how to assess student learning based on learning outcomes.
Class Participation As A Learning And Assessment Strategy In Law: Facilitating Students’ Engagement, Skills Development And Deep Learning, Alex Steel, Anna Huggins, Julian Laurens
Class Participation As A Learning And Assessment Strategy In Law: Facilitating Students’ Engagement, Skills Development And Deep Learning, Alex Steel, Anna Huggins, Julian Laurens
Alex Steel
Well designed assessment can be a vehicle for encouraging students to learn and engage more broadly than with the minimums required to complete the assessment activity. In that sense assessment need not merely ‘drive’ earning, but can instead act as a catalyst for further learning beyond what a student had anticipated. In this article we reconsider the potential roles and benefits in legal education of a form of interactive classroom learning we term assessable class participation (ACP), both as part of a pedagogy grounded in assessment and learning theory, and as a platform for developing broader autonomous approaches to learning …
Clarifying Assessment: Developing Official Typologies And Instructions For Forms Of Assessment In Law, Alex Steel
Clarifying Assessment: Developing Official Typologies And Instructions For Forms Of Assessment In Law, Alex Steel
Alex Steel
Law students are expected to complete a range of assessment throughout their degree, and do so with varying levels of success. Increasingly, research has examined the ways in which student performance can be enhanced. While much focus has been on how to best to provide students with feedback that can be acted on, this paper examines the extent to which standardisation of the way in which assessment tasks are described could assist students. The use of the same name to describe different variations of an assessment task can create confusion for students and for new members of staff. Research demonstrates …
‘Works Well With Others’: Examining The Different Types Of Small Group Learning Approaches And Their Implications For Law Student Learning Outcomes, Julian Laurens, Alex Steel, Anna Huggins
‘Works Well With Others’: Examining The Different Types Of Small Group Learning Approaches And Their Implications For Law Student Learning Outcomes, Julian Laurens, Alex Steel, Anna Huggins
Alex Steel
In the current regulatory climate, there is increasing expectation that law schools will be able to demonstrate students’ acquisition of learning outcomes regarding collaboration skills. We argue that this is best achieved through a stepped and structured whole-of-curriculum approach to small group learning. ‘Group work’ provides deep learning and opportunities to develop professional skills, but these benefits are not always realised for law students. An issue is that what is meant by ‘group work’ is not always clear, resulting in a learning regime that may not support the attainment of desired outcomes. This paper describes different types of ‘group work’, …
Case Study: Engaging Student Residence Life Staff In Using Ebi Results For Continuous Innovative Improvement, Kate Burdick, Larry D. Long
Case Study: Engaging Student Residence Life Staff In Using Ebi Results For Continuous Innovative Improvement, Kate Burdick, Larry D. Long
Larry D. Long
Are you interested in engaging student residence life staff in using EBI results for continuous innovative improvements? If so, join us for some lively activities and discussion about ways that one residence life complex at Michigan State University used student staff brainpower to help address residents’ concerns identified in the EBI data. We will include specific exercises that were utilized in this process, as well as examples of initiatives that were implemented.
“I’Ve Got The Data, Now What?:” Making Sense Of Assessment Data, Larry D. Long
“I’Ve Got The Data, Now What?:” Making Sense Of Assessment Data, Larry D. Long
Larry D. Long
How to analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative assessment data
The Role Of Assessment And Accountability In Higher Education Doctoral Programs: A Presidential Perspective, Sydney Freeman Jr., Frances K. Kochan
The Role Of Assessment And Accountability In Higher Education Doctoral Programs: A Presidential Perspective, Sydney Freeman Jr., Frances K. Kochan
Sydney Freeman Jr., PhD, CFD
The accountability movement in higher education is gaining momentum in the United States
and around the world. In recent years, there has been growing pressure on higher education
institutions to demonstrate their value through various accountability measures, with a strong focus upon
the assessment of student progress and success. In the U.S., this pressure has come from
state and federal government , accrediting agencies, parents, and the general public. Additionally, the
changing environment within the teaching and learning process is impacting the manner in which students
will be assessed and the purposes of this assessment . Thus, there is a …
Ifsam: The Wiki Way: Supporting Collaborative Learning, Kathleen Hughes
Ifsam: The Wiki Way: Supporting Collaborative Learning, Kathleen Hughes
Kathleen Hughes
Skills in working in teamwork are demanded from graduates, and these are ever more likely to be over the internet. Horizon (2011) calls for this experience to be reflected in students’ project work. The use of Wikis has been posited as a tool for collaborative online knowledge creation, increasing students levels of engagement, and social constructivism (Wheeler and Wheeler, 2009: Lai and Ng, 2011). The use of wikis in student groups is still relatively new, however, and the need for investigation of its role in supporting group collaboration has been identified in literature (Bruen, et al., in Donnelly, Harvey and …
To Springshare (And Beyond) Integration, Michelle Jacobs-Lustig
To Springshare (And Beyond) Integration, Michelle Jacobs-Lustig
Michelle Jacobs-Lustig
Pepperdine University has given many of its services a virtual facelift. Gone are the paper stats sheets and study room sign-up clip boards - in are the mobile room scheduling apps and easy to use online stats forms. Gone is the back and forth emailing with students for one-on-one session - in is the one-click session scheduler. For the users this new easy to use transformation has been “magical.” For the staff, things are going smoothly and time can be managed more effectively. However could this all be possible in a time when library budgets are shrinking rather than growing? …
Automating The Reporting Of Survey Data, Larry D. Long
Automating The Reporting Of Survey Data, Larry D. Long
Larry D. Long
The presentation explains how to automate the reporting of assessment data using the mailmerge feature in MS Word.
Analysis Of Hiv/Aids Incidents In Sudan With Reference To Khartoum State, Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
Analysis Of Hiv/Aids Incidents In Sudan With Reference To Khartoum State, Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
Professor Issam A.W. Mohamed
The present paper introduces results of an analysis conducted on data collected from Khartoum state for the yea 2009. It aims to apply statistical models for the HIV/AIDS data in Khartoum state centers of testing blood and counseling. AIDS is recognized as an emerging disease only in the early 1980s, AIDS has rapidly established itself throughout the world, and is likely to endure and persist well into the 21s century. AIDS has evolved from a mysterious illness to a global pandemic which has infected tens of millions less than 20 years. The importance of the study is to emphasize that …
Library Stats As An Assessment Tool, Maira Bundza
Library Stats As An Assessment Tool, Maira Bundza
Maira Bundza
Western Michigan University has been working on creating a culture of assessment for ten years. The libraries have been using LibQUAL, a user satisfaction survey, since 2004, but have been gathering other statistics and assessment data over these same years. It is time to put it all together into an assessment plan.
Library Stats is an open source tool for maintaining reference statistics. It provides the opportunity to keep rich statistics on each reference transaction, including the actual question and answer. WMU implemented the use of Library Stats across all reference areas in 2009 and has already used the data …
Assessment In Times Of Turbulence: Using Assessment Tools To Understand And Change Departmental Processes Students, Jennifer Massey
Assessment In Times Of Turbulence: Using Assessment Tools To Understand And Change Departmental Processes Students, Jennifer Massey
Jennifer Massey
No abstract provided.
Florida Association Of School Psychologists 38th Annual Conference, Lee A. Wilkinson
Florida Association Of School Psychologists 38th Annual Conference, Lee A. Wilkinson
Lee A Wilkinson, PhD
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Schools: Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment
Epidemiological studies indicate a progressively rising prevalence trend for ASD over the past decade. Yet, compared to population estimates, identification rates have not kept pace in our schools. Many children with ASD are overlooked, misdiagnosed with another psychiatric condition, or present with coexisting psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety. School psychologists must be prepared to recognize the presence of risk factors and/or early warning signs of ASD, engage in case finding, and be familiar with screening and assessment tools in order to ensure that students are being identified and …
Afa/Ebi Fraternity/Sorority Assessment: Summary Report 2010, Larry D. Long
Afa/Ebi Fraternity/Sorority Assessment: Summary Report 2010, Larry D. Long
Larry D. Long
Summary report of the 2009/2010 AFA/EBI Fraternity/Sorority Assessment.
Afa/Ebi Fraternity/Sorority Assessment: Summary Report 2009, Larry D. Long
Afa/Ebi Fraternity/Sorority Assessment: Summary Report 2009, Larry D. Long
Larry D. Long
Summary report of the 2008/2009 AFA/EBI Fraternity/Sorority Assessment.
Getting To The Good Stuff: A Look At Compelling Outcomes From The Afa/Ebi Assessment, Tanner Marcantel, Diana Fulkerson, Larry D. Long
Getting To The Good Stuff: A Look At Compelling Outcomes From The Afa/Ebi Assessment, Tanner Marcantel, Diana Fulkerson, Larry D. Long
Larry D. Long
A presentation on the outcomes of the fraternity/sorority experience.
School-Age Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Screening And Identification, Lee A. Wilkinson
School-Age Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Screening And Identification, Lee A. Wilkinson
Lee A Wilkinson, PhD
Epidemiological studies indicate a worldwide increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) over the past decade. ASDs are no longer considered rare conditions. Although the reason(s) for this rise are uncertain, research indicates that specialised intervention at an early age is vital for optimising the outcomes of children with ASD. However, not all children with milder forms of autism will be identified prior to school entrance. Hence, it is essential for educators and school-based support professionals to ensure that children who have risk factors and/or warning signs of ASD are identified and provided with special educational services as …
Facilitating The Identification Of Autism Spectrum Disorders In School- Age Children, Lee A. Wilkinson
Facilitating The Identification Of Autism Spectrum Disorders In School- Age Children, Lee A. Wilkinson
Lee A Wilkinson, PhD
Recent special education trends suggest that students with autism spectrum disorders are underrepresented in our schools’ special education programs. The increased awareness and prevalence of autism, together with the clear benefits of early intervention and special education, have created an urgent need for school-based professionals to identify children who may have an autism spectrum disorder. Screening is an important first step for securing the appropriate educational services. The aim of this article is to provide school professionals with a review of five screening instruments that hold promise for identifying school-age children in need of a more in-depth diagnostic assessment.
Using The Read (Reference Effort Assessment Data) Scale© To Assess Reference Work, Maira Bundza
Using The Read (Reference Effort Assessment Data) Scale© To Assess Reference Work, Maira Bundza
Maira Bundza
Surveys have shown that librarians are not completely satisfied with the statistics used for reference services, so Bella Karr Gerlich at Dominican University developed the READ (Reference Effort Assessment Data) Scale, which has now been tested by 14 academic libraries. In October 2008 the Central Reference Department at Western Michigan University Libraries started using the READ Scale to record reference transactions. Instead of just writing down tick marks for each question answered, each question was rated on a six-point scale, based on the difficulty of the question and the time it took to answer. This low-tech tool was easy to …
Research Regarding The Development Of Dance Performance Measurement Instruments: A Review., Aspasia Dania, Koutsouba Maria, Hatziharistos Dimitrios, Tyrovola Vasiliki
Research Regarding The Development Of Dance Performance Measurement Instruments: A Review., Aspasia Dania, Koutsouba Maria, Hatziharistos Dimitrios, Tyrovola Vasiliki
Aspasia Dania
Despite the fact that dance programs in the public schools are housed within the physical education curricu-lum, the documents that include dance teaching instructions do not provide information regarding of processes of valid and reliable recording of student performance. Undeniably, the establishment of dance performance as-sessment instruments would give dance teachers and researchers the opportunity to share, compare and study the results of student learning and teaching methods. The purpose of the present research is the presentation of inquiring efforts with regard to the development of valid and reliable assessment instruments of movement gen-erally and specially dancing movement, as a …
Assessment As Quality Improvement, Christopher M. Davis
Assessment As Quality Improvement, Christopher M. Davis
Christopher M Davis
No abstract provided.