1. Summary of Higher Education Session--- Assessment Conference
By David G. Brown
February 24, 2000 ICCEL--Wake Forest University

2. Math Emporium
Many pioneering studies
Mobile Computing Assessment Team
Multiple
Assessment
Measures &
Results
National Data Repository
Biggest Changes
re to extent & way
people communicate

3. Measure What?

4. Types of Effectiveness John Muffo
Pedagogical
Stimulated interest in teaching & learning?
Led to more equity of sections of same course?
Improved student persistence?
Learning
More learning and retention?
More independent learners?
Better prepared for life after college?
Cost Effectiveness
Equal or better achievement at less cost?
Freed up what other resources (e.g. rooms)?
More savings possible?

5. Measure How?

6. MEASURES OF IMPACT
Perceptions
By Students via
Formal Evaluations
Feedback and Hearsay
By Faculty via
Formal Evaluations
Observed Behavior/Performance
Behaviors
Metadata re Computer Use
Adoption By Others
Other Behaviors
Outcomes & Student Performance
Matched Pairs Over Time
Matched Pairs Simultaneous
External “Tests”

7. Seton Hall’s Methods Matrix (Heather Stewart)
Metadata
Interviews
Surveys
Focus Groups
Diaries
Grades/Post-Tests/Traditional

8. The Jury Is In! Technology Works!

9. Generations of Researchers have clearly established that…..
Collaboration increases learning.
Interaction increases learning.
Customization increases learning.
Time on task increases learning.

10. Because computer-enhanced courses involve more collaboration, interaction, customization, and time on task (and because in this .com era, learning costs are minimal) computer-enhancing courses is an economically efficient means of increasing learning

11. Right On!