POD Conference 2021

Welcome! Impact assessment of educational development programs enables us to shape and respond to emerging institutional needs, anticipate implications of those needs, and iteratively improve programming. Quality data does not need to be time consuming or expensive to collect. Strategic evaluation of instructional artifacts (e.g. syllabi, lesson plans) provides high-quality information about faculty learning without a large investment of resources. This workshop explores the power of common artifacts to capture programmatic impact on teaching practices, such as shifts in mindset. Participants will use our process to identify meaningful and measurable components of program outcomes and map those outcomes onto instructional artifacts.

We have set up our session materials a bit differently than some of the others. You can access:

• the session video on Perusall (Perusall.com) by enrolling in the course 2021 POD On-Demand Workshop: Strategic Assessment using course code HUNT-NY929.
• session materials on Sched or via Google Drive folder Strategic Assessment: POD 2021
• group reflection document via Google Drive.
  
  
  

We look forward to engaging with you during the Q&A session on Thursday, November 11th from 3:30 - 4:30 EST.
Alice, Ruth & Meg

In times of crisis, Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) must adapt to meet changing campus, instructor, and student contexts, making the necessity of assessing campus needs and Center impact more critical than ever. What if assessment methods could not only provide insight into CTL operations, but also cultivate Center resilience and inclusivity? In this session, participants will engage with an assessment technique that utilizes existing data sets, meaningfully includes the voices of the stakeholders being assessed, and fosters a sense of community. Participants will leave with an embedded, inclusive assessment plan relevant to their own goals and contexts.