Course Assessment Offerings
Effective assessment transforms student learning and informs instructional design. Whether you are looking to revamp a rubric, transition to alternative grading models, or align program-level outcomes, our workshops offer hands-on guidance and collaborative strategies. Browse our current sessions to support your instructional goals. Looking for tailored support? CELT is available to join department or program meetings for a quick 15-30 minute presentation. Don't see what you're looking for or need a customized topic?
Assessment Workshop Offerings
Connect the dots between what happens in your classroom and your program's big-picture goals. Learn how to map assignments to broader outcomes so your teaching supports the department learning outcomes.
A practical primer on measuring student learning effectively. Perfect for new instructors or anyone wanting a quick refresher on key assessment principles that work in classrooms.
Use our OpScan service? Turn confusing exam reports into actionable insights to figure out which questions worked and which need fixing.
Discover how to write clear, fair multiple-choice items that target higher-order thinking, eliminate sneaky test-taking cues, and save you grading time.
Swap out traditional tests for real-world tasks. We will explore manageable, small-scale ways to bring authentic, project-based assessment into your courses.
A step-by-step guide to building reliable tests. Learn how to protect exam integrity, balance question types, write clear prompts, and align test items directly with what you taught in class.
Learn quick, low-stakes techniques to check for student understanding mid-lesson, adjust your teaching in the moment, and keep students engaged.
Adapt your assignments for the AI era. Explore strategies to make assessments AI-resistant, integrate AI as a learning tool, or rethink grading to focus on authentic student thinking.
Give feedback that students actually read and use. Learn how to deliver timely, actionable comments that guide student improvement without spending endless hours writing notes.
Discover simple ways to collect actionable student feedback halfway through the semester so you can make meaningful tweaks early.
Build end of semester and course evaluation instruments that get high response rates and give you meaningful data.
Learn how to design clear, efficient rubrics that set transparent expectations for students and make your scoring faster and more consistent.