We can assist faculty in developing new methods of student assessment to augment traditional techniques such as exams, research papers, and lab reports. In addition, we can help with the creation of faculty, course, or program evaluations.

Student Assessment

General Resources

American Association for Higher Education Assessment Resources (www)

9 Principles of Good Practice for Assessing Student Learning (www)

Examination & Evaluation of Major Assessment Categories/Strategies (www)

Internet Resources for Higher Education Outcomes Assessment (www)

Example Assessment Strategies/Resources:

1. Peer review
2. Rubrics (scoring guides)
   1. AAHE Rubric links : http://www.aahe.org/assessment/web.htm#Rubrics
   2. Rubric generators:
      1. http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/
      2. http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
      3. http://landmark-project.com/classweb/tools/rubric_builder.php
3. Self-test: Available in WebCT
4. Tests & Quizzes (objective & essay)
5. Class discussion
6. Graphics (diagrams, outlines, concept maps, posters, etc.)
7. Performance assessment
8. Portfolios
   1. AAHE Portfolio links: http://www.aahe.org/assessment/web.htm#Portfolio%20assessment
9. Self-assessment
10. Research projects
11. Writing (papers, letters, columns, blogs, lab reports, critiques, etc.)
12. Oral presentations, Debate, Role-Play
13. Webquests, Online activities

Evaluation (Faculty, Course, Program)

General Resources

80 Ways to Improve Your Student Ratings (www)

FAQ About Student Ratings Forms: Summary of Research Findings (www)

1. Online course evaluation tools
   1. Free Assessment Summary Tool (FAST): Example survey (password= wsfrtest) http://www.getfast.ca/students/index.cfm?Randomcourse=56358218.0
   2. Create an evaluation in WebCT
   3. Create a form in an HTML editor and post on a website

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