Full course description
In order to know how well your students learned what you wanted them to learn, you must assess their learning. Assessments can occur during instruction through formative assessment methods or at the end of instruction with summative assessments This module looks at the difference between formative and summative assessments and explains how to select appropriate assessments that align to learning objectives.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this online activity, learners will be able to:
1) Explain the difference between formative assessment and summative assessment (evaluation).
2) Identify the assessment that best matches a given learning objective.
ACCREDITATION
Texas A&M University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DESIGNATION
Texas A&M University College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PRESENTER DISCLOSURE
All speakers/presenters for this educational event have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.PLANNERS DISCLOSURES
None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Technical Requirements
For best performance, Canvas should be used on the current or first previous major release of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Because it's built using web standards, Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern web browser.
Mobile Devices
The Canvas interface was optimized for desktop displays, so using small form factors such as phones may not be a pleasant experience in using Canvas. For the best user experience, please download the Canvas mobile applications.