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Teaching
the Test

The Assessment Institute highlights the role of assessment in teaching.

If it’s true that actions speak louder than words, the selection of Marilla Svinicki as keynote speaker for DIIA’s inaugural assessment institute gave voice to one central message for participants: a culture of assessment is the foundation of effective programming and teaching. [more]

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Let the Games Begin

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Bruce Pennycook’s music students produce game prototypes using DIIA’s digital media lab.

Measuring Up

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Inaugural institute will promote a culture of assessment in higher education.

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Mario Guerra puts users at ease with instructional technology.

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