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eLearning and Interactive Assessments: Increasing Student Engagement

In our digital age, eLearning involves students of all ages. Many publishers must create educational content and assessments that are accessible online. However, research from the journal Online Learning shows that simply providing students with online content is not...

3 Powerful Project Evaluation Practices for IDs

As an instructional designer (ID), you have carefully designed and developed useful content, engaging learning activities, and challenging assessment items for a project. You feel good about what you have created, but ‘So What?’ The important question is, Does the...

Creating Authentic Learning Experiences Part 4: Assessment of Authentic Learning

This is the fourth and final installment in the four-part blog series on authentic learning. We’ll explore how assessments fit into the authentic learning process. So far in the series we have discussed the components of authentic learning, the elements of a...

3 Characteristics of Well-Written Multiple Choice Assessment Items

Well-written multiple choice assessment items can assess many levels of thinking. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to creating great multiple-choice assessment items. However, there are a few characteristics of a well-written item. Here are the 3 key features....

AP Test Prep Assessment Items: A Quick How-To

AP exams can be daunting for students—and just as daunting for the teachers entrusted to effectively prep those students to succeed. However, these anxieties can be reduced by providing well-constructed test prep assessment items. Not only will students reap the...

Effective Online Assessments: A Four-Tip How-To

Assessment is a vital piece of the educational process. Not only do students get a better understanding of their learning, but assessments help gather valuable learner data. Before we jump into designing effective online assessments, let’s first look at the different...