Designing an Exemplary

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Workshop Objective

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

– Identify the elements of assessment from the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Rubric.

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What is an Exemplary Assessment?

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Blackboard Exemplary Course Program

Exemplary Course Program

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Exemplary Course Program Rubric

Course Design

Interaction and Collaboration

Assessment

Learner Support

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ECP Winner 2012 Course TourExemplary Course Tour

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Developing Quality Assessments

1. Expectations– Assessments match the goals and

objectives– Learners are directed to the appropriate

objective for each assessment– Rubric included to explain evaluation– Instructions are clearly written and with

sufficient detail

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Developing Quality Assessments

2. Assessment Design– Assessments measure the performance they

claim to measure– Higher order thinking is required– Assessments are designed to mimic

authentic environments– Assessments occur frequently throughout

the duration of the course– Multiple types of assessments are used

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Developing Quality Assessments

3. Self-Assessment– Many opportunities for self-assessment

provided– Self-assessments provide constructive,

meaningful feedback

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Developing Quality Assessments

Blackboard Assessment Tools– Assignments– Self-Assessments– Multiple Question Types

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– Feedback on individual questions and answers

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Best Practices for Quality Assessments

– Communicate clear expectations and criteria for evaluation

– Link course learning outcomes, evaluation strategies, and course assignments

– Provide detailed step-by-step instructions– Allow learners to track and evaluate their

own progress (self-assessments)– Evaluation should align with course

objectives

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Designing an Exemplary Course SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE

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– Presentation Video– Course Tours – Scholarly Readings– Hands-On Activities

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Assessment

Expectations

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Questions?

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