Outcomes Assessment Best Practices

We've spent a lot of time visiting with institutions, learning about accreditation, and seeing what works with Waypoint and assessment in general. We intend these pages to be a growing resource, not just for the use of Waypoint (although that will be the focus), but in assessment in general.

We'll be adding content sporadically. If you've got a suggestion, please don't hesitate to share it. You can click on the Discussion link at the top of any page to comment anonymously and make suggestions.

We've broken down the use of Waypoint into categories of primary interest:

Training Materials:

• These detailed PowerPoint files can be downloaded and modified for specific training purposes.
• These presentations cover instructor account creation, student roster synchronization, creation of Waypoint Assignments, and the evaluation of student work.
• Suitable for introductory training sessions.
• Visit the download page for Blackboard, Blackboard Vista/CE, and Moodle PowerPoint files

Technical and Pedagogical Approaches to Using Waypoint:

• Effective Use of Waypoint Outcomes
  • Using the AAC&U VALUE rubrics to build high-quality assessments unique to your institution.
  • Teaching APA formatting with Waypoint Outcomes.
  • Using detailed Checklists to create feedback and teach grammar, style, organization, use of evidence, and research.
• Using the Course Management System Effectively: Leveraging the Course Management System to achieve specific goals.
  • Disseminating the Waypoint PowerLink file in Bb Vista/CE6/8.
• Using Waypoint with Portfolios
  • Complimenting a portfolio or e-portfolio initiative with Waypoint.
• NEW Using our built-in Microsoft Access queries to analyze your downloaded data.

Last modified 11/18/2009 09:03 AM by wpsupport_admin