1. Going Beyond Knowing Milton D. Hakel Bowling Green State University Mhakel@bgnet.bgsu.edu April 10,2003

2. Science of Learning An emerging field Dependable findings Fragmented literatures Scattered applications, little replication Key publication: How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School

3. A great beginning…. Learner-centered Knowledge-centered Assessment-centered Community-centered Bransford, Brown & Cocking National Academy Press

4. Knowledge Is Not Enough Virtually none of the new knowledge has found its way into practice. How can we apply and extend knowledge of how people learn, think, and remember? How can we promote engagement in learning? How can we foster durable learning and effective performance?

5. Needed: Embedded Formative Assessments Constructed responses Clearly defined, observable learning outcomes Reflective self assessment Longitudinal tracking of development Learning goes beyond knowing to being able to do what one knows

6. Portfolios Portfolios are cumulative records of accomplishments, showing developmental progress and/or current proficiency Uses: student development and learning, student reflection, academic advising, campus employment, career planning, program assessment, and/or student evaluation/grading

7. Diagnostic Digital Portfolio http://ddp.alverno.edu/

8. ePortfolio Desired Features Easy use (add new materials, new users) Access anywhere, anytime via a web connection Include audio and video files Under joint control, and in institution’s possession Sophisticated security and access permissions Search by title or any indexed attribute Trace cumulative patterns of learning Compare portfolios of many students Scaleable

9. What ARE the core abilities that education should foster? Critical and constructive thinking –analysis, synthesis, problem solving, judgment, decision making All facets of communication –write, present, read, listen, information literacy, numeracy Social interaction –influence others, participate in groups and teams, and lead in diverse settings and cultures

10. Learning goes beyond knowing to being able to do what one knows