In this Master Class, you will learn how to: 1. Illustrate the importance of using language-based assessment methods 2. Be able to use Rubrics and Outcomes for language-based assessments in a course 3. Be able to use competencies and evidence-based assessments

1. How to Benefit from Meaningful
Assessments & Evaluations

2. POLL
In an interview, which of the following statements is more
helpful to you:
1. I completed a safety course.
2. I am competent in using hazardous materials in the
workplace.
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3. POLL
In an interview, which of the following statements is more
helpful to you:
1. I got an A in a database design course.
2. I am able to design, build and query a MySQL database.
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4. Agenda
● Importance of meaningful assessment methods
● Possible Options:
○ Outcomes
○ Assignment Rubrics
○ Competencies
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5. What’s good about grades?
● Universally understood (teachers, students, parents, other
institutions)
● Easy
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6. What’s lacking with grades?
“The 5-letter grading system isn’t necessarily that
informative, it generally isn’t very effective, and it certainly
isn't educational.”
● Tend to foster a fixed mindset
● Signal the end of learning
“I got a C in Science. I’m no good at it.”
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7. Growth Mindset
● Dr. Carol Dweck at Mindset Works
● Feedback for learning promotes a Growth Mindset
● Providing a student with feedback about what’s working
and what to focus on next provides students with the
tools they need to improve
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8. Growth Mindset
● Dr. Carol Dweck at Mindset Works
● Feedback for learning promotes a Growth Mindset
● Providing a student with feedback about what’s working
and what to focus on next provides students with the
tools they need to improve
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9. Growth Mindset
“When students believe they can get smarter, they
understand that effort makes them stronger. Therefore they
put in extra time and effort, and that leads to higher
achievement.”
● Guides learners towards embracing growth
● Teaches students to persevere when things get difficult
● Shows that mistakes are normal when people try hard
things
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11. Grades are good and feedback is better
● Use grades because they are universally understood
● Use feedback where and when it is suitable for learners
and facilitators
● Try it and test it
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12. Practical Application

13. Practical Application
● Outcomes
● Assignment Rubrics
● Competencies
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14. Outcomes

15. Learning Outcomes
● Statements that describe the knowledge or skills students
should acquire by the end of a particular assignment,
class, course, or program
● Help students understand why that knowledge and those
skills will be useful to them
● Emphasize the application and integration of knowledge
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16. Learning Outcomes
● Shape learning and assessment activities and can
enhance student engagement and learning
● The context of the learning will always be emphasized
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17. Learning Outcomes in Moodle
1. Plan Outcomes and Scales first
2. Choose your scale
3. Add Outcomes
4. Assign Outcomes to Activities
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18. Rubrics

19. What is a Rubric?
● A rubric is a scoring guide that seeks to evaluate a
student’s performance based on the sum of a full range of
criteria rather than a single numerical score
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20. Benefits of Using Rubrics
● Students have explicit guidelines regarding teacher
expectations
● Enhances the quality of direct instruction
● Provides direction to grow
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22. Assignment Rubric in Moodle
1. Assignment module
2. Assignment administration>Advanced grading>Define
rubric
3. Create Rubric
a. Plan in advance, or
b. Save as a draft while you work on it
c. Publish rubric for use
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23. Assignment Rubric
● Lambda Lab: Using Assignment Rubrics
○ Tuesday June 25, 10am PT
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24. Competencies

25. Competencies
● Competency-based training focuses on learning concrete
skills and allows learners to demonstrate their ability to
do something
● Increases engagement in learning
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28. Competency-based Training
● Education is moving in this direction
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31. Competency-based Training
● Education is moving in this direction
● Corporate / Industry training catching on
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32. Competency-based Training
● Education is moving in this direction
● Corporate / Industry training catching on
● Takes time to plan, build, execute
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33. More on Competencies
● Competency Master Class (Moodle)
● Competency Master Class (Totara)
● The Competency Models Playlist, The Training, Learning
and Development Community (TLDC)
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34. Summary

35. Meaningful Assessments
● Feedback provides learners with direction for further
growth
● Growth Mindset
● Planning, setup, facilitation / assessment
● Options
○ Outcomes
○ Rubrics
○ Competencies
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36. Upcoming Sessions
● Lambda Lab - Zoola Analytics: Accessing All Your Data
with Derived Tables
○ Tuesday June 18, 10am PT
● Lambda Lab: Using Assignment Rubrics
○ Tuesday June 25, 10am PT
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