Assessment is a core element of course and instructional design that provides information to both instructors and students, alike, on progress toward learning. However, assessment, when used effectively, not only provides a measure of progress but also serves as a valuable tool to aid learning. A shift in thinking and planning from assessment of learning to assessment for learning can have pronounced effects on student satisfaction, motivation, and achievement. In this workshop, practical ideas and strategies will be shared that provide a strong foundation for creating a teaching and learning environment in which assessment serves not only to measure but to enhance student success.
Participants are encouraged to register for all workshops in this series or choose to register solely for the workshops that align with their needs. Additional workshop dates will be announced soon.
After this workshop participants will be able to:
- identify evidence-based approaches to assessment that foster learning
- develop a plan for adopting new, evidence-based assessment practices
This event is part of the Assessment for Learning Workshop Series. Participants are encouraged to register for all three workshops or register solely for the workshops that align with their needs. This workshop series will span through the full academic year 2024-2025. Spring 2025 workshop dates will be announced at a later date.
Autumn workshop dates are as follows:
September 23: Foundations of Assessment for Learning
November 6: Adopting Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs)
November 20: The Minute Paper and Muddiest Point Assessment for Learning Strategies
If you have registered for this event, or are on the waitlist and require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate, please contact drakeinstitute@osu.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
All members of the university community are welcome in Drake Institute activities, programs, services, and employment —regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.
Institute for Teaching and Learning programming is offered in accordance with university guidelines associated with in-person and remote activities. The Institute will inform registrants of delivery modifications should those guidelines change.