The decision about which higher education institution to study at ranks among the more vital ones taken in life, but how those decisions are made – and the basis on which universities are ranked for ...

Colleges are feeling heat to prove that their students are learning. As a result, a growing number of colleges are measuring intended “learning outcomes” as well as issuing grades. But fewer are using ...

David Hutchins is vice president of higher education and K–12 education for CDW•G, a leading technology provider to government and education. The tried-and-true credit hour is so entrenched in higher ...

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Assessments in education measure student achievement. These may take the form traditional assessments such as exams, or quizzes, but may also be part of learning activities such as group projects or ...

According to a recent study, only 27% of organizations have a measurement strategy in place to determine the success of their training efforts. Does this percentage surprise anyone? As a vendor hired ...

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Learning outcomes explain what students should be able to achieve by the end of a course. This may be changes in their knowledge, skills, attitude or behaviors. Learning outcomes are the first element ...

Despite increased investments in talent and learning development (L&D), most organizations struggle to provide the metrics that CEOs and business leaders care about most: impact and return on ...

Creating a course map is like planning a road trip—you start with your destination (learning outcomes) and chart the best route to get there (instruction, activities, and assessments). A ...