Showing 1 - 2 of 2 Research Library Publications

Crowdsourcing for Assessment Items to Support Adaptive Learning

Posted: | S. Tackett, M. Raymond, R. Desai, S. A. Haist, A. Morales, S. Gaglani, S. G. Clyman

Medical Teacher: Volume 40 - Issue 8 - p 838-841

 

Adaptive learning requires frequent and valid assessments for learners to track progress against their goals. This study determined if multiple-choice questions (MCQs) “crowdsourced” from medical learners could meet the standards of many large-scale testing programs.

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, Applications of Technology

A Novel Workplace-Based Assessment for Competency-Based Decisions and Learner Feedback

Posted: | P.J. Hicks, M.J. Margolis, C.L. Carraccio, B.E. Clauser, K. Donnelly, H.B. Fromme, K.A. Gifford, S.E. Poynter, D.J. Schumacher, A. Schwartz & the PMAC Module 1 Study Group

Medical Teacher: Volume 40 - Issue 11 - p 1143-1150

 

This study explores a novel milestone-based workplace assessment system that was implemented in 15 pediatrics residency programs. The system provided: web-based multisource feedback and structured clinical observation instruments that could be completed on any computer or mobile device; and monthly feedback reports that included competency-level scores and recommendations for improvement.

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, General Measurement