Designing Assessments: Training for a Higher Education Marathon
Whether you’re planning out how to run 26.2 miles or planning out how to get students successfully through a course, both require careful preparation, thoughtful pacing, and a clear finish line. You can’t just roll out of bed and start running in a marathon (I mean, the Greek legend about the first marathon literally sees Pheidippides drop dead at the end), and you certainly can’t put a final exam in front of your students and expect them to successfully demonstrate all of the course outcomes on day one.
Perfecting Program Learning Outcomes: A Recipe for Success
The journey to developing effective program learning outcomes can seem daunting at first, much like trying to perfect your first recipe. However, with careful thought, clear definitions, thorough research, aligned outcomes, expert input, and continuous feedback—you can create a robust framework that supports student success.
Curriculum Maps Explained (with examples)
Ever wonder what a pumpkin spice latte and a higher education curriculum map have in common? (It's the question everyone is asking.) Learn why a robust curriculum map, like a foolproof recipe, ensures graduates receive the education they're promised. You better believe we came prepared with examples.
Higher Ed's Barrel of Opportunities: Lessons from Independent Stave
Quality improvement should not be a result of accreditation or regulatory requirements. It should be important to every institution for the very basic fact that we want to deliver quality programs that continue meeting the needs of students.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Outcomes
“Pumpkin Spice Latte has become more than just a beverage, it has become a harbinger of the season.” ~ Peter Dukes