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

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

11. 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!

12. 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 ALN Session:
Measuring Growth
Read about the MAC in our Year-In-Review
Obtain free & quality, assessment publications at our exhibit table