Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h6MJ8C706453; Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:08:12 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:08:12 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <EE81FC4A94703A46976D9DF51EF101863461C8@2kexmb.hq.corp.pbs.org> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Frances Keenan" <fkeenan@pbs.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:2969] Distance learning and assessment X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 2762 Lines: 68 I found the following information on Project IDEAL's web site about a working paper published in September 2002. The paper is in PDF format, has an executive summary and can be downloaded. Assessment Working Paper Key issues states face include determining how to track, assess, and report on distance learners using state and national accountability systems. This paper lays out issues in assessing and counting distance learners and recommends research studies to explore these issues. Topics include: National Reporting System Requirements: Many states have yet to determine how to count their distance learners in terms of the NRS. This section explicates NRS requirements and lays out issues unique to distance learners. Seat Time: In classroom settings, students are generally assigned instructional hours based on time spent in class. In distance settings, the question of instructional time is more complicated. This section explores various methods for tracking seat time for some of the most widely used curricular packages. Measuring Educational Gain: The standardized tests most commonly used by states for state and federal reporting do not always measure the knowledge and skills adults gain from studying. This section proposes a process for reviewing the fit of various standardized assessments with specific curricula. It also considers strategies for ensuring distance learners can be assessed in ways that satisfy NRS policies for standardized testing. Assessment and Accountability Issues in Distance Education for Adult Learners is available for download. Executive Summary (Abstract + Executive Summary, 4 Pages, Acrobat format, 208k) DEAssmt1stEdExecSum.pdf Full Report (Abstract, Executive Summary, Detailed Report, 37 pages, 473K) DEAssessment1stEditionFinal.pdf If the links do not work, go to http://www.projectideal.org/activities.htm#consultation and scroll down to Assessment Working Paper Fran Keenan PBS Adult Learning Service fkeenan@pbs.org www.pbs.org/literacy/esl __________________________________________________________________ PBS Program Clubs-like book clubs, but for TV. Start your own club today. www.pbs.org/pbsprogramclub _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ This email may contain material that is confidential or proprietary to PBS and is intended solely for use by the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution of such material by others, or forwarding of such material without express permission, is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and destroy all copies. __________________________________________________________________
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