EDUTLKEM2402 - CME/CMLE - Educator’s Toolkit Virtual Workshop Series: Assessment: Measuring Success, Engaging Learners, and Beyond-EDUTLKEM2402

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The document outlines an extensive virtual workshop series named "Assessment: Measuring Success, Engaging Learners, and Beyond." Presented by experts Aaron Odegard and Kristen Pesavento, the series aims to enhance the understanding and application of various assessment strategies in educational settings.<br /><br />Key elements include:<br /><br />### Workshop Structure<br />1. **Pre-Workshop Activities:** Watch a pre-event video and share insights regarding assessment methods, current usage, its role in the learning process, and personal interpretations of assessment.<br /><br />2. **Pedagogical Approaches:** Distinguishes between educating young learners (pedagogy) and adult learners (andragogy), emphasizing self-directed learning and internal motivation in adults.<br /><br />3. **Continuous Improvement:** Encourages identifying gaps, making adjustments, and reassessing to ensure learning objectives are met.<br /><br />4. **Why Assessment is Essential:** Helps educators evaluate whether learning goals are met and adapt teaching methods accordingly.<br /><br />### Best Practices in Assessment<br />- **Determine End Goals:** Decide what needs to be achieved and multiple ways to assess this.<br />- **Interactive Methods:** Use tools like interactive maps, social media (Instagram Reels, X/Twitter), videos, and gamification for engaging assessments.<br />- **Social Media:** Utilizing free platforms to reach learners where they already are, enhancing both engagement and assessment.<br />- **Visual Tools:** Using infographics and AI tools like Canva for simpler explanation and communication of complex topics.<br /><br />### Innovative Methods<br />- **Gamification:** Examples include Jeopardy, scavenger hunts, and games like "Hungry hungry" style where learners actively engage and apply knowledge.<br />- **Creative Profiles and Podcasts:** Have learners create online profiles for pathogens or make podcasts to foster active learning and self-assessment.<br /><br />### AI and Future Technologies<br />- **AI in Assessment:** Incorporate AI for generating questions and case studies, urging learners to critically evaluate AI-generated content.<br />- **VR & CDC OneLab:** Explore virtual reality tools for immersive learning experiences, noting potential drawbacks like technology requirements.<br /><br />### Concluding the Workshop<br />Participants are encouraged to reflect on their learning and add a workshop badge to their LinkedIn profile. The focus remains on engaging teaching methodologies that make learning fun, interactive, and tailored to the needs of learners.

Keywords

virtual workshop

assessment strategies

Aaron Odegard

Kristen Pesavento

pedagogy

andragogy

continuous improvement

gamification

AI in education

interactive methods