Dear collaborators,

Please review the linked videos, articles, and websites for next Tuesday’s (2/17) discussion and activities. In addition, please bring a copy of your course syllabus as we will be referring to them for our assessment activities.

1. Why Assessment?

The Legitimacy of Assessment – The Chronicle Review – The Chronicle of Higher Education

2. Videos on Formative versus Summative Assessment

http://ed.ted.com/on/QwcBdG5t

http://www.journeytoexcellence.org.uk/videos/expertspeakers/formativeassessmentdylanwiliam.asp

3. On Bloom’s Taxonomy and Summative Assessment

(SUGGESTED)

Video: Strategies for Formative Assessment

http://ed.ted.com/on/QbjWeR95

Article: Yorke on Formative assessment in higher education

formative_assessment_in_higher_ed

We look forward to engaging with you,

Group 1 (Irene, Janey, Maria)