What You’ll Learn
- Define cognitive presence using the Community of Inquiry framework.
- Interrogate the impact of AI on student learning.
- Apply a Backward Design framework scaffold your learning activities, assignments, and assessments.
- Choose assessment types (formative, summative, or authentic) for your online course design.
- Determine if authentic assessments that integrate digital media are the right fit for your online course.
- Design your online assignments using the TILT framework.
- Identify tools in the online environment for delivering formative feedback to your students.
Course Features:
- Self-guided and self-paced
- Conceptual framework to guide understanding and application.
- Real-world scenarios highlighting the student experience.
- Interactive knowledge checks, discussion prompts, and reflection activities.
Note: There are currently two other courses in this series, which we highly recommend are taken sequentially.
Who Should Take This Course?
This training is designed for UMass Amherst instructors.
Impact on Student Success
Quality assessments accurately measure students' understanding and mastery of the course material. They provide valuable insights into what students have learned and where they may need additional support. Engaging and varied assessments motivate students to participate more actively in the course. This leads to a deeper understanding of the material and a more enriching learning experience. Effective assessments offer timely and constructive feedback, helping students understand their strengths and areas for improvement. This feedback is essential for their academic growth and development. By analyzing assessment results, faculty identify trends and areas for improvement in their teaching methods and course design, leading to continuous enhancement of the course.
Questions?
For more information, contact our team.