Assessment Literacy Learning Available Online MI School Testing Conference Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Clinic – A2

Launch of NEW online, self-paced Assessment Modules! Developed by the… Michigan Assessment Consortium Launch of NEW online, self-paced Assessment Modules!

Session Outcomes Participants will… Be acquainted with a new learning resource, developed by MAC Learn why the resource is being developed, who it is for, how it can be used, the features and characteristics that make it quality Be invited to pilot and provide feedback for use of select modules

Session Presenters Molly Bruzewski Kathy Dewsbury-White Instructional Content Designer EduPaths MAC Board member President/CEO Michigan Assessment Consortium Overseeing development of MAC’s Envisioned Assessment Credentialing System

WHAT, WHY, WHO… Available NOW Available Soon Balanced Assessment Developing Assessments Selecting Assessments Understanding Formative Assessment Practice Making Meaning (3.15.2018) Technical Concepts (3.15.2018) Using Assessment to Create 21st Learners Effective Communication

WHAT, WHY, WHO… User decides what they need, when, and how they will use Articulate the agreed upon essentials/fundamentals, these serve as foundation One strategy to build out opportunities to learn to support stakeholders who contribute to education system in state of MI

WHAT, WHY, WHO… We picture the users will be teachers, administrators, LEA/ESEA/SEA leaders & consultants, possibly pre-service teachers & their supervising teachers and professors, and board members Users may elect to take one module, some, or all Users earn SECH credit

Module Features Platform & Credit: modules will earn the user 3 or 4 credits. Online, self-paced – awareness level learning. Consistent format: key concepts, outcomes, vocabulary, based on Assessment Literacy Standards, outlined, resources recommended and attached. All include: interactions, checks for understanding, an electronic journal, key readings and video clips

Created with Quality Elements Based on Assessment Literacy Standards, content developed by, and drawn from, state, national and international expertise. All content custom-developed, all resources either developed, or vetted and used with permission. Development process included: two separate content reviews, expert instructional design and editing, professional grade audio recording. Modules conform to best practices in development of online learning: including brain compatible guidelines, and ADA compatibility.

T tTo Access the Modules You are invited to try out any of the four Assessment Learning Modules presently available through MV’s PLP, at no cost (therefore, no credit). Between February 13, 2018 and March 14, 2018. To try these out, you will be asked to register and we may contact you subsequently to request your feedback. If you would like to obtain credit, for taking a module – you will register on March 15 or after (register) at MV, complete and submit the e-journal. Thank you! https://plp.mivu.org/?c=17

Keep Current with the MAC http://eepurl.com/bCzEYD The MAC is a statewide consortium dedicated to advancing quality, comprehensive, balanced assessment practice and systems. We do this by collaboratively: Advancing knowledge and practice Developing resources and tools Developing professional learning opportunities Become a Member Register for the 3.2.2018 ALN Session: Measuring Growth Read about the MAC in our Year-In-Review Obtain free & quality, assessment publications at our exhibit table