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Practical Solutions for Faculty: Assessing Learning

For faculty looking to improve assessments and feedback to help students better succeed, this Magna Online Course provides practical solutions from experienced educators who understand the time restraints you face. 

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“I was searching for a cohesive set of instruction on a particular topic, in this case on learning assessment. This offering was a perfect fit. I appreciated the structure of the learning and the expertise of the instructors.”
Rebecca PilleAdjunct Associate Professor, Maryland University of Integrative Health
“I came away with some ideas that I can utilize in any class.”
Lynn Ulatowski, PhDAssistant Professor, Ursuline College
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October/November Enrichment Session

October 2, 2023 – November 10, 2023

Assessing student learning is an essential part of any college-level class, yet it can be stressful for students and time consuming for faculty. Assessing learning is not just about giving students an exam. It’s about measuring learning throughout the course, helping students retain course content as they learn it, and providing meaningful and valuable feedback on assignments and exams.

Practical Solutions for Faculty: Assessing Learning is your guide to helping students succeed through meaningful assignments, well-written assessments, and thought-provoking feedback.

Practical Solutions for Faculty: Assessing Learning is an asynchronous 8.5 hour course that begins with strategies to create a culture of excellence and foster intrinsic motivation. You’ll also be introduced to teaching practices directed to improving cognition and retention as well as guidance in creating assignments and exams to assess learning. Finally, you’ll receive proven advice on not only simplifying the grading process, but also how to maximize feedback to impact learning.

Help students master your content! Learn from your brilliant colleagues who have been there before and get the tools to succeed with Practical Solutions for Faculty: Assessing Learning!

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Learning Goals

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Customize academic-integrity strategies to the discipline taught and level of rigor expected of learners
  • Incorporate frequent, low-stakes assessments that will create deeper learning and increase student self-efficacy, thereby reducing the incentive to cheat
  • Create multiple-choice questions that effectively target different cognitive levels
  • Understand assessment as a holistic, transformative, and authentic means to enhance student learning
  • Optimize feedback provided to students while being strategic about the time invested in grading
  • Improve the effectiveness of standardized testing by re-conceptualizing the post-exam review into a powerful teaching and learning tool

How It Works:

  • Select your session date.
  • Prior to the start of the course, participants will receive an email with information on accessing the online course.
  • Access to the course runs according to your selected session date.
  • Participants can work through the course at their own pace. Participants can also review information in a previous unit as well as read supplemental materials and watch the accompanying videos as many times as they like within their selected session date.
  • Upon completion of the course, participants will take an assessment to gauge learning.
  • At the end of the course, participants will receive their choice of a Digital Badge or Certificate of Completion.

What’s Included:

  • Video programs
  • Unit and final assessments
  • Transcripts of all video programs
  • Program slides for note taking
  • Supplemental readings and activities
  • Your choice of a Digital Badge or Certificate of Completion for the course


Group Enrollment:

Discount pricing is available for multiple seats purchased at the same time.

For 10 or more seats, please contact Magna Sales at sales@magnapubs.com or call 800-433-0499 ext. 183 to receive a customized quote.

Request a customized quote!

 

October/November Enrichment Session Product Code: PO23UA

 

Meet Your Presenters

Ken Alford, PhD
Professor of Church History and Doctrine, Brigham Young University

Oliver Dreon, PhD
Professor, Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Lauren Hays, PhD
Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, University of Central Missouri

James M. Lang, PhD
Professor of English & Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, Assumption College

Maria Marconi, EdD, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Rochester

Wren Mills, PhD
Pedagogical Assistant Professor, Western Kentucky University

Amy B. Mulnix, PhD
Director of the Faculty Center, Franklin and Marshall College

Gary Pavela, JD
Faculty, Syracuse University

Danielle Schwinn
Instructional Design and Technology Consultant, Central Community College

Jim Sibley
Director, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia

Michael G. Strawser, PhD
Assistant Professor and Founder, Legacy Communication Training and Consulting LLC

Thomas Tobin, PhD
Program Area Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Maryellen Weimer, PhD
Professor Emerita, Penn State Berks

Purchase Options

Group Enrollment Pricing
1 person$199
2-9 people$139 per person
10-49 people$109 per person
50-99 people$89 per person
Group Enrollment discounts are applied in the cart.
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may cancel the order within 30 days of purchase and receive a full refund.

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