The Four Responsibilities of an Effective Subject Matter Expert

The Four Responsibilities of an Effective Subject Matter Expert

Every great course begins with the knowledge of a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Being an effective SME, however, requires more than an understanding of the subject matter. Because the SME contributes as one member of a larger development team, skill in navigating the...
3 Strategies for Developing a Performance Task in ELA

3 Strategies for Developing a Performance Task in ELA

A performance task, which provides students opportunities to put their knowledge into practice, can be a double-edged sword. While they give students the chance to show what they know and engage in higher-order thinking skills, performance tasks are more difficult to...
4 Typical Student Misconceptions Math Course Writers Must Consider

4 Typical Student Misconceptions Math Course Writers Must Consider

Being familiar with common student misconceptions not only opens a window into student thinking, but also encourages math course writers to develop effective strategies to help students avoid incorrect generalizations or computational errors. Here are four common...
4 Characteristics of Technology Enhanced Items

4 Characteristics of Technology Enhanced Items

Many 21st century classrooms are equipped with a variety of high-tech resources, from computers to iPads to SMART boards. Along with these new technologies come new methods of assessment. While much of the buzz about technology-enhanced items (TEIs) is focused around...