Course Description and Competencies

What to Expect

In this course, you will work through four modules of material. Each module is broken down into smaller units. These units will cover topics related to assessment alignment, analytics strategy, evaluating feedback, and addressing barriers. 

Throughout this course, you will find readings, videos, and ungraded practice tests to help deepen your understanding of the content. Engaging with these activities reinforces new learning. It also complements the knowledge you bring to this area of study.

Course Competencies

This course covers the following competencies:

  • The learner evaluates the alignment between assessment strategies and methods and intended learning goals and objectives.
  • The learner determines how learning analytics can be used to understand and optimize learning and the environments in which it occurs.
  • The learner evaluates the quality of feedback learners receive when completing online assessment activities. 
  • The learner recommends assessment modifications that ensure accessibility, remove barriers to fairness, and minimize bias. 

Assessment

The assessment provides an opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of the competencies in this course. You may attempt the assessment two times before additional support is necessary. If you require further attempts, please contact your Student Experience Team.

1 Final Exam
3 Competency Units

Course Outline

ModuleUpon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Assessment Alignment
  • Explain how assessment strategies and methods support the achievement of learning goals and objectives.
  • Evaluate alignment between an assessment and the level and type of learning required to achieve the desired learning objectives.
Analytics Strategy 
  • Identify the purpose of learning analytics in different educational settings.
  • Select learning analytics types that align with goals.
  • Determine the types of data that can be collected from various assessment methods to inform decision-making.
  • Identify ethical implications related to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
Evaluating Feedback
  • Identify the goals, types, and methods of feedback.
  • Examine the characteristics of quality feedback.
  • Evaluate the alignment of assessment feedback in order to improve its effectiveness.
Addressing Barriers
  • Examine accessibility issues related to design and development. 
  • Examine how fairness impacts assessment equity and how barriers to fairness can be removed. 

Technology Requirements

We want you to have the tools to succeed! Since this course includes at least one proctored test, please be sure to have a working microphone, speakers, and an external webcam. Unfortunately, an internal webcam (built into many laptops) is not acceptable. (Note: The external webcam is required only for exams that have proctors. You do not need one for practice tests and other non-proctored assessments.) If you haven't already, be sure to download the Meazure Learning Guardian browser, which you will need for the proctoring system.

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. If you haven't already, download this free software. You may encounter an interactive form that contains fields that you can select or fill in. Review how to fill in a PDF form.

For other details about the technology you'll need, review the Computer System and Technology Requirements. If you have questions about your setup, contact support@academy.wgu.edu.

Key Contacts

Certificate Connect
Check out this online community to take advantage of course resources, including videos and tips from your educators. You can ask and answer questions, provide feedback on your progress, and interact with fellow students. You will find this platform in the Student Resources section of the course. Log on and do some exploring!

Technical Support
If you encounter technical issues, be sure to contact the Help Desk. Just submit a Support Request for assistance.

Program Support
Do you have questions about your account? Student Support has answers. They can help with billing, switching courses, and other requests. You can contact them at (888) 320-0540 or support@academy.wgu.edu.

Accommodations

WGU provides compliant and accessible learning experiences. If you require accommodation, please contact us at the start of the course. You can email disability@academy.wgu.edu.

We are committed to ensuring that all students with disabilities have equal access to WGU's services and materials. We strive to use best practices for accessibility. Our goal is to conform to existing U.S. laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Our learning management system (LMS) platform is Open edX. Open edX’s commitment to accessible content is published in their Website Accessibility Policy.