Introduction to
Instructional
Design

Evaluation, Developing Evaluation Instruments

  Introduction to Evaluation/Assessment

Learning Objectives
    Learners will:

1. Define the features of formative evaluation 

2. Delineate differences between norm and criterion referenced testing

3. Investigate alternative assessments

4. Identify the value of validity and reliability in assessment.

5. Distinguish between various forms of assessment items.

6. Develop assessment items to determine student achievement of learning objectives.

Readings

1. Morrison, Ross, and Kemp, Chapters 10 & 11.

2. Developing Assessments for Tomorrows Learners, Barbara Means, Bill Penuel, and Edys Quellmalz, Center for Technology in Learning, SRI International 

3. Sample Evaluation Items for Objectives

Assignment

1. Identify student assessment items to be included in your instructional design.  Make sure these items are appropriately linked to your objectives and appropriate for your learners.

2. Develop one or more assessment items for each objective in your design.  Apply at least three different forms of assessment items using a combination of constructed and discrimination response approaches.  Keep in mind issues of authenticity and generative leaning.  Remember to identify your grading criteria.  

Discussion
Team Chat to work on evaluation and assessment strategies: at a time during the week convenient for all members.