In this Friday SLO Talk, John Moore and Phil Reeves from the National Board of Medical Examiners examine how medical schools assess student performance during real clinical work. Drawing on a multi-institutional study of workplace-based assessments, they analyze millions of evaluation records to explore how clinical competencies are measured in practice. Their findings raise important […]
Rethinking Higher Education in the Age of AIPresented by Dr. J.D. Mosley-Matchett In our first Friday SLO Talk of Spring 2026, Dr. J.D. Mosley-Matchett challenged us to move beyond reactionary thinking about artificial intelligence in higher education. Instead of asking whether AI is “good” or “bad,” she framed the moment through three powerful metaphors: Each […]
What happens to student learning when the classroom no longer has just one doorway? That was the guiding question in Professor Brian Beatty’s Friday SLO Talk, where he unpacked how HyFlex courses expand access without losing sight of what matters most: evidence of learning. What Does Learning Mean in HyFlex? HyFlex (Hybrid + Flexible) courses […]
by Jarek Janio, Ph.D. What if credentials weren’t just about certifying completion—but about catalyzing connection? At a recent Friday SLO Talk, Noah Geisel delivered a compelling challenge to how we think about digital credentials, student learning outcomes, and the very role of recognition in education. In his words, badges and micro-credentials are not products—they are […]
by Jarek Janio, Ph.D. In my last post, I explored the idea sparked by Dr. Gavin Henning’s Friday SLO Talk that AI can be used not just to assess students, but to analyze how instructors shape learning through feedback. This “meta-assessment” flips the script: instead of asking only how students performed, we start asking how […]
AI, Questioning, and the Evolving Role of Faculty in Higher Education Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often described as “thinking for us,” which leads to compelling discussions about how faculty might shape its use in educational contexts. Although AI can generate answers to complex questions, the way it does so differs substantially from human thought. AI […]
Gamification and Project-Based Learning (PjBL) afford students opportunities to apply learning, collaborate, and hone 21st century skills. Challenging puzzles and realistic scenarios aligned with concepts and learning outcomes advance knowledge and enhance competencies as learners strategize and craft artifacts. Participate in a PjBL escape room. Learn how to build one. Sierra Adare-Tasiwoopa ápi, Ph.D., is […]
Friday SLO Talk (December 8, 2023) The final Friday SLO Talk for the Fall 2023 semester on December 8, 2023, was a fruitful panel discussion with experts from industry and higher education weighing in on various topics currently affecting the higher education landscape such as competency-based education, workforce development, and the self-directed, problem-solving mindset that […]
Friday SLO Talk (December 1, 2023) Decoding the Dilemma: AI-Crafted Assignments, Student Responses, and the Potential Illusion of Learning Assessment Dive into the intersection of AI and student learning assessment. Explore how faculty wield AI to shape assignments, while students use it to craft responses. Uncover the blurred lines where AI-drafted assignments may be […]
Friday SLO Talk (November 3, 2023) Dr. Karen Singer-Freeman is the Director of Research in the Center for the Advancement of Teaching at Wake Forest University. Her research examines educational interventions that support the success of underserved students. Previously, Dr. Singer-Freeman served as the Director of Academic Planning and Assessment in the Office of Assessment […]