| Course
Description |
The rapid changes in the use of technology in teaching and learning environments require ongoing evaluation. This course examines strategies, processes, models, and policies regarding assessment of learning and the evaluation of curriculum and instructional programs. |
| ACET Standards |
The
IST program at USTA requires that all degree-seeking students
in IST prepare an portfolio due
the final week of courses in your final semester (see grading
rubric). Artifacts from courses that correlate to the AECT
standards should be a part of this portfolio.
This course primarily addresses the following standards: (2)
DEVELOPMENT, (4) MANAGEMENT, (5) EVALUATION. |
Course
Objectives |
At
the end of the course, each student will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Select learning assessments
2. Select appropriate assessment design and delivery strategies.
4. Design an evaluation plan.
6. Evalulate an instructional design. |
Course
questions |
What
is the difference between evaluation and assessment?
What is the nature of assessment?
What are effective practices of evaluation? |
Date,
Time, & Place |
This course is offered 100% online. The first class meeting will provide an orientation to WebCT as a collaborative distance learning tool.Synchronous events will be held on Thursdays from 6 to 7 PM unless otherwise scheduled with mutual consent of the class. |
Instructor
Information |
Contact
Patricia McGee at patricia.mcgee@utsa.edu
Virtual office hours by appointment. |
| Materials |
(1)
Readings as assigned. |
| USTA Policies |
|
Scholastic
Integrity |
Students
are expected to be above reproach in scholastic activities.
Students who violate
University
rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary
penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course
and dismissal from
the University. "Scholastic dishonesty includes,but is not limited
to cheating, plagiarism, collusion; the submission for credit any work
or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person;
taking an exam for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage
to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts"(Regent's Rules
and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, subsection 3.2, subdivision
3.22). Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual,all
students and the integrity of the University, policies
on scholastic dishonesty
will be strictly enforced. See Student
Code of Conduct. Be
sure to cite sources in the body of the text of your
written materials,giving
credit to
the source
of the ideas you are using. Avoid paraphrasing. Cite
specific page numbers when using a direct quotation. Make sure
all sources are cited appropriately. |
| Expectations |
|
Role
of the learner |
Your
role is to be actively engaged in acquiring knowledge. As a
professional, you want to be as skilled and as knowledgeable
as possible, whether you are currently practicing in your chosen
profession or if you are planning to enter a new profession.
Although course activities are designed to help you acquire
knowledge and skills, without your commitment, engagement, and
active participation we cannot be successful. |
Attendance &
Participation |
This
course is discursive is active, collaborative, and hands-on.
As such it requires that participants participate actively
and
regularly in online interactions. Students
will be actively engaged in class activities and thereby
missing sessions or not participating
online results in missing irreplaceable learning experiences. |
Writing
Standards |
Students
must submit all work, either in print or in electronic format,
with no typographical
or grammatical
errors. Be sure to proofread carefully. When citing
sources of information,
in a reference page or within the body of text, use APA style. Failure
to follow APA conventions may result in a lower grade.When
citing sources of information, APA
style should be used. When submitting work via e-mail, be sure that
all word processing documents end in 'doc.' APA
Guide to Internet Citations. A
Guide for Writing Research Papers has answers to frequently asked
questions about APA. APA
Style Guide 2000 actually shows you examples of APA style. All
work must be word-processed 1 1/2
spacing (if submitted in print) using
a 12 font
size. Margins
should be one inch. |
| Activities |
Course Activities
may include but are not exclusive to: |
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•
Describing a real world case in which learner assessments are utlized.
• Analyzing learner assessments in a curriculum.
• Evaluating a curriculum.
• Determining useful assessment and evaluation resources. |
| Assessment |
You are
encouraged to discuss concerns about the course with the instructor
at any time.
Informal course
evaluations will be conducted periodically and may result in revisions
of class activities or calendar. A formal university
evaluation will be conducted. Percentage of class effort are assigned
for each assignment for a total of 100 percent or 100 points. Using
the percent scale and the following criteria, student
performance will be determined.
A. Student completes
all tasks and activities with, corrected or corrected, negligible errors;
attends class and participates regularly and appropriately in discussions;
supports peer learning; completes a final product that meets criteria
provided without changes, directly relates to course learning, and is
relevant to an educational setting.
B. Student completes
all tasks and activities with, corrected or corrected, minimal errors;
attends class and participates regularly and appropriately in discussions;
supports peer learning; completes a final product that meets criteria
provided with minor changes, directly relates to course learning, and
is relevant to an educational setting.
C. Student completes
all tasks and activities with, corrected or corrected, errors that detract
from quality; misses some classes but participates in discussions; completes
a final product that meets criteria provided but requires significant
changes, directly relates to course learning,and is relevant to an educational
setting.
D. Student does not
complete all tasks and activities; submits assignments; uncorrected or
corrected, which contain errors which detract from quality; misses some
classes and/or does not participate regularly in discussions; completes
a final product that does not meet criteria provided and/or does not directly
relate to course learning, and, is not, without substantial changes, relevant
to an educational setting.
F. Student does not
complete all tasks and activities; submits assignments, uncorrected or
corrected, which contain substantial errors;misses some classes and/or
does not participate regularly or appropriately in discussions; does not
completes a final product that reflects criteria or which is relevant
to an educational setting. |
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| Questions? |
E-mail
the course instructor! |
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