Exploring intersecting issues from the day-to-day activities of a leader, educator, consultant, and engaged member of society. Topics include: leadership; organizational development; equity; diversity; higher education marketplace; teaching and learning; educational technology; online learning; health; research; and whatever else attracts my attention on a given day.
Three colleagues and I authored this posting for WCET Frontiers about a project we designed, piloted, and implemented over the last two years.
Howlett, B., Dallmann, D., Sims-Barbarick, D., & Donoff, S. (2018 Nov. 7). The Benefits and Challenges of Course Learning Outcome Assessment in Every Course Every Term. WCET Frontiers.
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