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Using the ETS Criterion Online Writing System to Enhance and Assess Learner-Centered Writing Proficiency

Using the ETS Criterion Online Writing System to Enhance and Assess Learner-Centered Writing Proficiency n Robert Ussery, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs North Carolina A&T State University http: //qed. ncat. edu The Redesign Alliance Conference Orlando, Florida March 18, 2008

CRITERION n A web-based service developed by Educational Testing Service to: u Evaluate writing

CRITERION n A web-based service developed by Educational Testing Service to: u Evaluate writing skills u Provide instant score reporting and diagnostic feedback to: t Both students and instructors

Benefits - for Students Improve writing skills Empower the learner Work independently at own

Benefits - for Students Improve writing skills Empower the learner Work independently at own pace Access 24/7 from any computer Get immediate detailed feedback Enhance communication with instructor

Benefits - for Instructors Adds value to instructional activities Saves time by providing an

Benefits - for Instructors Adds value to instructional activities Saves time by providing an efficient tool to: n administer class assignments n grade essays n comment on student work n review student portfolios n concentrate on course content

Access to CRITERION Student access is browser-based http: //criterion. ets. org

Access to CRITERION Student access is browser-based http: //criterion. ets. org

Instructor access is browser-based I http: //criterion. ets. org

Instructor access is browser-based I http: //criterion. ets. org

NCA&T OBJECTIVES Provide online writing evaluation system Deploy as a learning tool Campus-wide Across

NCA&T OBJECTIVES Provide online writing evaluation system Deploy as a learning tool Campus-wide Across the curriculum Enhance writing proficiency

SCOPE Freshman student orientation n New faculty orientation n Faculty training n 45% of

SCOPE Freshman student orientation n New faculty orientation n Faculty training n 45% of enrollment subscribed in 2003 n 100% of enrollment subscribed 2004 -07 n 1 st Year English Placement – 2005 -07 n

SCOPE Cont’d Writing labs n Center for Academic Excellence n Various disciplines n Graduate

SCOPE Cont’d Writing labs n Center for Academic Excellence n Various disciplines n Graduate level n

How We Use Criterion at NCAT Remediation and basic skills classes n Assessment n

How We Use Criterion at NCAT Remediation and basic skills classes n Assessment n Online writing courses n Practice for high-stakes writing n Writing across the curriculum n

EXPERIENCE AND RESULTS Compared final grades in freshman English sections Fall 2005 n Group

EXPERIENCE AND RESULTS Compared final grades in freshman English sections Fall 2005 n Group 1: Criterion assignments required n Group 2: No Criterion assignments n Group 1 mean was significantly higher n

Implications Enhanced Student Learning Outcomes n Beneficial Impact on Retention n Very Cost Effective

Implications Enhanced Student Learning Outcomes n Beneficial Impact on Retention n Very Cost Effective n

WHERE TO FROM HERE Rigorous learning outcomes assessment n Explore proficiency requirement u English

WHERE TO FROM HERE Rigorous learning outcomes assessment n Explore proficiency requirement u English u University studies u Other disciplines n

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Thank you for attending NCA&T Support Site http: //qed. ncat. edu/ir&p/availabl. htm

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CRITERION Online Writing Evaluation Ian Lucas Executive DirectorCRITERION Online Writing Evaluation Ian Lucas Executive Director