2022 NEean Fall Forum
a hybrid event
Virtual Presentations - November 3 (Materials in Remote Conferences Folder)
In-person Presentations - November 4 (Materials Below)
The Future of Assessment: what higher education needs next
One Chapter at a Time: Working Together to Write Our Story
Assessment work is often like writing and telling a story. The story includes characters, plots, claims, evidence, visuals, and most importantly, lessons learned. At Endicott’s School of Education, leaders have used this metaphor to guide assessment work. Through multiple initiatives, we have recognized that 1) stories are written in chapters and 2) the best stories are written together.
Presenter: Asim Javed, Endicott College
A copy of the presentation is available here.
Fostering a New Culture of Academic Assessment
Has your institution struggled with creating a culture of assessment? This presentation will share how a culture of assessment is being fostered at an institution, with resources and dedication from upper administration to support faculty. The presentation will also share some experiences with implementing the newer assessment process and culture along the way.
Presenters: Natalia Zagula, Kathleen Neal and Jessica Nicklin; all from University of Hartford
A copy of the presentation is available here.
Handouts are available here, here, here and here.
Level Up: Adapting Techniques from Tabletop Role Playing Games to Student Self-Assessment
Videogame-inspired techniques have long been used in assessment design and engagement strategies. However, ideas from Tabletop Roleplaying Games can be at least as effective, particularly in aiding self-assessment and collaboration. In this session, we will discuss the application of TTRPG ideas like Character Sheets and Levelling to the classroom experience, and the opportunities and risks associated with it.
Presenter: William Duffy, Bristol Community College
A copy of the presentation is available here.
How to Write Assessable Student Learning Outcomes
Student learning outcomes (SLOs) are the foundation of the assessment edifice. Yet, many faculty and administrators -- and even assessment professionals -- craft SLOs that would benefit from further development. This session will first present guidelines for writing meaningful, assessable SLOs. It will then have participants practice writing SLOs and work in small groups to give and receive feedback.
Presenter: Jill Kern, Brown University
A copy of the presentation is available here.
Connecting Outcomes Assessment to Accreditation: One Example
The assessment field has long resisted the primacy of accreditation processes as the driver of assessment practices. However, good assessment practices should be (and increasingly are) a key element that external accreditors look for in high-functioning institutions. In this presentation, we share our experiences integrating professional competencies throughout one of our programs in support of accreditation and curriculum continuous improvement.
Presenters: Karen White and Ana Gonzalez, both from Granite State College
A copy of the presentation is available here.
Lessons Learned: Curriculum Map as an Assessment Tool
Participants will review the steps taken to use curriculum mapping as an assessment tool, what worked well, challenges encountered, and recommendations going forward. Curriculum mapping allows the Department to identify the courses and the assignments that will ensure that the students are receiving the content that meets the identified program learning outcome (PLO).
Presenter: Paul Antonellis, Endicott College
A copy of the presentation is available here.
What Students Need Next: Improving Success by Strengthening Agency and Accountability in Placement
In this presentation, Norwalk Community College faculty and staff will share the research that informed the development of a new, equity-centered placement approach based on letterbased, self-reported GPA; the process used to create and refine this model; the results of assessments to date; and ongoing efforts aimed at supporting the goal of eliminating the college’s equity gap in student success.
Presenter: Tony Peffer, Rachel DiPietro, Thalia Moshoyannis and Susan Steiz; all from Norwalk Community College
A copy of the presentation is available here.
Handouts are available here and here.
Documenting Workshop Participants’ Perceptions: 1)Self-efficancy, 2)Value in Assessment Work
What are the consequences of faculty development in learning assessment? We worked with an academic department on learning objectives, aligning course and program objectives, and designing measurable assignments. We measured changes in self-efficacy and perceived value of assessment work during the process. These new tools could help target development activities for faculty.
Presenters: Edward N. Morgan, Consultant; and Raymond J. Shaw, Merrimack College
A copy of the presentation is available here.
Beyond the credit hour: Measuring student workload to address equity and wellbeing
How much do students work? Are average student workloads equitably distributed across sections, courses and programs? The increased attention to student well-being and mental health demands that we consider these complex questions. In this session we will draw upon on research and practice to examine the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of measuring student workload.
Presenter: Craig Pepin, Champlain College
A copy of the presentation is available here.
It’s a Virtual World: Adopting Online Proctoring While Managing Student Text Anxiety
The pandemic years have forever changed the higher education landscape. As a result, institutions have supported new learning environments while managing increased student anxiety. Honorlock and the University of North Alabama conducted a detailed study on test anxiety and online proctoring. Join us for this discussion on student anxiety drivers, ways to mitigate student anxiety, and how proctoring can support student success.
Presenter: Allison Laske, Honorlock
A copy of the presentation is available here.
This presentation is from our event sponsor, Honorlock
