Master assessment techniques for education. Learn standardized tests, data mining, and evaluation strategies for effective learning outcomes.
Master assessment techniques for education. Learn standardized tests, data mining, and evaluation strategies for effective learning outcomes.
This comprehensive course on Assessment for Learning explores current debates in testing and various assessment approaches. It covers traditional and modern assessment methods, including standardized tests, computer-adaptive testing, and learning analytics. The course delves into the use of educational technology, data mining, and big data in assessment. Participants will examine issues of privacy, data access, and the challenges of student profiling. The curriculum also addresses educational evaluation processes, providing a well-rounded understanding of assessment in the digital age. Designed for educators, future teachers, and learning professionals, this course offers valuable insights into creating effective assessment strategies for diverse learning environments.
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What you'll learn
Understand the historical context and current debates in educational assessment
Analyze different types of assessments, including standardized and alternative approaches
Explore the use of technology and data analytics in modern assessment practices
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various assessment methods
Learn about educational data mining and its applications in learning
Understand the ethical considerations and challenges of using big data in education
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of assessment in learning, focusing on both traditional and innovative approaches in the digital age. It covers standardized testing, computer-adaptive assessments, and the use of learning analytics and big data in education. The curriculum explores the strengths and weaknesses of various assessment methods, the role of technology in assessment, and the ethical considerations of data use in education. Participants will gain insights into designing effective assessments, interpreting test results, and using data to improve learning outcomes. The course also addresses educational evaluation processes and the challenges of implementing assessment strategies in diverse learning environments.
Course Orientation + Intelligence Tests
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Kinds of Assessments
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
New Assessments in the Digital Age
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Educational Data Mining + Evaluation
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Professor in Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Bill Cope is a Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He serves as the Principal Investigator on several significant projects funded by the Institute of Educational Sciences within the U.S. Department of Education and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on the research and development of educational technologies. From 2010 to 2013, he held the position of Chair of the Journals Publication Committee for the American Educational Research Association. His recent publications include The Future of the Academic Journal (co-edited with Angus Phillips, Chandos, Oxford, 2009/2nd edition 2014) and Towards a Semantic Web: Connecting Knowledge in Academic Research (co-authored with Mary Kalantzis and Michael Magee, Woodhead, Cambridge, 2010). Dr. Cope holds one patent and has two pending patents in e-learning and web publishing. Alongside Mary Kalantzis, he co-authored New Learning: Elements of a Science of Education (Cambridge University Press, 2008/2nd edition 2012) and Literacies (Cambridge University Press, 2012), and co-edited Ubiquitous Learning (University of Illinois Press, 2009). For more information about his work, visit his research website at newlearningonline.com.
Professor in Education Policy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Mary Kalantzis is a Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She served as Dean of the College of Education from 2006 to 2016 and previously held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Education, Language and Community Services at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Kalantzis has also been President of the Australian Council of Deans of Education and has contributed to various educational organizations, including serving as a Commissioner for the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Alongside Bill Cope, she has co-authored or co-edited several influential books, including New Learning: Elements of a Science of Education (Cambridge University Press, 2008; 2nd edition, 2012), Literacies (Cambridge University Press, 2012; 2nd edition, 2016), and A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (Palgrave, 2016). Her work focuses on advancing educational practices through innovative approaches to literacy and learning in diverse contexts. For more information about her research and contributions, visit her profile at newlearningonline.com.
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