Many schools are looking for solutions that allow for class, program and institution wide reporting on progress toward learning objectives. The recent buzz from the Spelling Commission and the push for outcomes based accreditation requirements and program evaluation provides us with an opportunity to think about how to thoughtfully address these concerns within the context of a learning management system.
The Goal Management Tools have been developed with DOE PT3 funding to address that concern. The tools provide a simple, general purpose framework for articulating learning outcomes at many levels and connecting them to classroom activity and assessment. Goal Aware Assignments, Data points and Portfolios could be implemented for a variety of reasons, such as reflection on personal learning progress, teaching practice and/or program evaluation.
At this BOF we could discuss ideas for other Goal Aware tools, program evaluation strategies, reporting needs and implementation details/concerns. The discussion will be for faculty and academic administrators and will not be very technical.