Tag: Assessment
Struggling with Test Item Writing?
Test item writing is not easy for experts, so if you’re struggling, you are not alone. In this 50-minute session, you’ll learn how to write a good test question and how to examine the results to see if your question performed as planned. There is also a short discussion at the end where you’ll learn answers […]
Mar 23, 2023
Beyond Active Learning
Teaching to Foster Meaningful Student Engagement The importance of student engagement is clear. Engaged students show more persistence, effort, initiative and cognitive processing skills, which result in increased learning and satisfaction. Simply put, students learn best when actively and meaningfully engaged in the learning experience. Yet, despite the clear benefits, many students struggle to stay […]
Feb 27, 2023
Assessment
Assessment is a key part of students’ learning experiences and ensuring they’ve retained the information you’ve taught them. However, determining the right assessment for your content can be daunting. In this 15-minute session by Dr. Sarah McBrien, you’ll learn the ins and outs of assessment, including how to know which type of assessment to use and options for […]
Oct 22, 2021
Getting the Most Out of Your Multiple-Choice Questions
Grading high-stakes exams is easy … but building them is an entirely different story Effective multiple-choice questions ask students to do more than memorize facts and details — they engage students at a higher-level of thinking. But while administering and grading high-stakes exams are easy, building them is hard.Watch this engaging session focused on providing you […]
Oct 25, 2018
