Kaleido Scope

Q-Tip: Meeting Standard 3.1 – Aligning Assessments and Objectives

Quality Matters Standard 3.1 is one of the alignment standards and is an essential (required) standard. It states, “The assessments measure the achievement of the stated learning objectives or ...
Drexel University

Designing Assessments for Learning

When designing formative assessments, instructors need to think about aligning the assessed knowledge and skills, as well the assessment format itself, with desired learning outcomes and with the ...
Kaleido Scope

Q-Tip: Meeting Standard 5.1: Learning Activities

Quality Matters Specific Standard 5.1 is “The learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies.” The purpose of learning activities is to provide students ...
Drexel University

Principles of Course Design

One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...
CU Boulder News & Events

Glossary of Terms

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Achievement target: Desired level of performance. Often used ...
CU Boulder News & Events

Student Self-Assessment

Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their skills, knowledge, learning goals, and progress in a course. These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in ...
Kellogg School of Management

Assessment of Student Learning

In alignment with Northwestern’s commitment to excellent teaching and the personal and intellectual growth of our students, the University is dedicated to the assessment of student learning outcomes ...
Rochester Institute of Technology

Program Assessment

Assessment is the systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs to improve student learning and development. All academic programs at RIT engage in program ...
Forbes

Strategic Alignment For Learning Operations: Top-Down And Bottom-Up Approaches For L&D Success

Ryan Austin is Founder and CEO of Cognota. You can attend free virtual workshops to learn how to run L&D like a business. The strategic alignment of learning and development (L&D) initiatives with ...
Loyola University New Orleans

Prior Learning Assessment

At Loyola University New Orleans, we recognize the value of knowledge gained both inside and outside of the classroom. Our students bring unique perspectives and professional experiences that help ...
Forbes

The Key Differences Between IT Certifications And Learning Assessments

Liberty Munson is the Director of Psychometrics at Microsoft and serves as the Vice Chair of the IT Certification Council. In today’s competitive IT labor market, where demonstrated skills are highly ...