Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) are a collection of simple, low-investment strategies designed to (1) provide formative (ongoing) assessment of student learning, (2) promote student reflection on their learning, (3) and allow instructors to more closely monitor and respond to student understanding as learning occurs. These evidence-based strategies are easy to implement, engaging to students, and applicable across disciplines and instructional contexts. Instructors of all levels and in any contexts are encouraged to join this one-hour workshop in which we will explore various CATs and work to plan the integration of one or more of these strategies into instruction.

After this workshop participants will be able to:

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This event is part of the Assessment for Learning Workshop Series. Participants are encouraged to register for all three workshops or register solely for the workshops that align with their needs. This workshop series will span through the full academic year 2024-2025. Spring 2025 workshop dates will be announced at a later date.

Autumn workshop dates are as follows:

​September 23: Foundations of Assessment for Learning
November 6: Adopting Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs)
November 20: The Minute Paper and Muddiest Point Assessment for Learning Strategies

If you have registered for this event, or are on the waitlist and require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate, please contact drakeinstitute@osu.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

All members of the university community are welcome in Drake Institute activities, programs, services, and employment —regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.

Institute for Teaching and Learning programming is offered in accordance with university guidelines associated with in-person and remote activities. The Institute will inform registrants of delivery modifications should those guidelines change.

Make sure you RSVP with the CLSE and the hosting unit! 

·      RSVP for the workshop with the CLSE here by clicking “RSVP” in the upper right corner. If you decide not to attend, please “Cancel RSVP”. 

·      Also RSVP with the hosting unit (if other than the CLSE) using the event webpage linked above. 

 

Following the workshop, email Toacca Roberts.2384 to confirm your attendance for the full event time. If you were not able to attend the full event, email Toacca Roberts.2384 to discuss the possibility of 5001 course points.