Week 4 NSQ - D 7040

Open Ended

Ice Breaker: How many formative assessments do you provide learners with throughout your course. How often do you clearly link assessments to content standards?

Draw

Hook-and-hold:When it comes to assessment, circle an area that you feel you would like to learn more about. Put a check mark next to an area you view as a strength in your course design.

Open Ended

NSQ - D1 Reflection:

How frequently do you review your content standards and links between instruction, assessments, and rubrics? Can learners follow those links easily with the content you provide within your course?

Multiple Choice

NSQ - D1 Retrieval

Which of the following scenarios illustrate best practices within NSQ - D1.

• Supplemental learning materials are provided to enrich content.

• Instructor provides materials at the appropriate reading level.

• Instructor communicates links between assessment and content standards.

• Learner is provided with an orientation at the beginning of the course.

Open Ended

NSQ D2 - Reflection instructions:

1. Answer the following questions below.

2. With your partner, reflect on your answers and share assessment ideas.

Reflection Question:

What are your favorite assignments/technologies for formative assessment within your course? How do you provide learners with differentiation in formative assessment?

Multiple Choice

NSQ - D2 Retrieval

Which of the following assignments would be considered formative assessment.

• Course exam worth 50% of final grade.

• Periodic unit quizzes with corrections and instructor feedback.

• Final project with instructor feedback only upon completion.

Multiple Choice

NSQ - D3 Retrieval

Which of the following scenarios supports the objective of NSQ - D3.

• Instructor links content standards to rubric.

• Learners have multiple options for displaying content mastery.

• Learners are provided with assessments which encourage reflection and feedback on progress,

• Learners are required to complete a final summative assessment.

Draw

NSQ - 3 Reflection

Circle an idea you would like to incorporate into your course design. Write two specific examples of how you can include this in your course.

Multiple Choice

NSQ - D4 Retrieval

Select the scenario that best reflects the best practices presented in NSQ - D4.

• Instructor provides learner with opportunities for self and peer-reflection.

• Throughout the course, multiple methods of assessment are provided for the learner.

• Rubric provides specific criteria that links the learner to content standards.

• Instructor provides learner with minimum technical skills requirements.

Open Ended

NSQ D4 Reflection:

Review your course assessments. How many different assessments do you provide throughout the course? Classify them by assessment type and whether or not they provide feedback. How can you enrich your assessment opportunities for learners?

Multiple Choice

NSQ - D5 Retrieval:

Select the scenario that best reflects the best practices presented in NSQ - D5.

• Throughout the course, multiple methods of assessment are provided for the learner.

• Instructor provides materials at the appropriate reading level.

• Supplemental learning materials are provided to enrich content.

• Instructor creates rubrics that clearly define expectations and link learners to objectives and standards.

Open Ended

NSQ - D5 Instructions:

1. Answer reflection questions.

2. Share an example rubric from your course with your partner and discuss ideas to strengthen the rubric based on NSQ -D5.

NSQ - D5 Reflection:

Are your learning objectives or standards visible on your rubrics? Do you provide specific details in each category of your rubric? Are students encouraged to review assignment rubrics before they submit their work?

Open Ended

Describe three actions you can take to improve your course with the information and ideas provided by NSQ - Standard D.

Multiple Choice

Select the scenario that best reflects the best practices presented in NSQ - D1.

• Assessment materials provide learner with flexibility.

• Rubrics clearly outline expectations and link to standards.

• Learners are provided with multiple forms of assessment.

• There is a clear link provided between assessments and course objectives.

Draw

Circle True or False: The National Standards for Quality Online Courses provide a framework for schools, districts, state agencies, statewide online programs and other interested educational organizations to improve online learning courses. The standards are intended to provide guidance while providing maximum flexibility for the users.

Multiple Choice

Select the scenario that best reflects the best practices presented in NSQ - D3.

• Assessments are linked to stated course objectives.

• Assessments measure learner progress towards mastery.

• Rubrics clearly define expectations.

• Assessments provide regular self, peer and instructor feedback.

Multiple Choice

Select the scenario that best reflects the best practices presented in NSQ - D5.

• Assessments are linked to stated course objectives.

• Assessments measure learner progress towards mastery.

• Rubrics clearly define learner expectations.

• Assessments provide regular self, peer and instructor feedback.