But can they do it? High tech real time performance evaluation

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe how Kirkwood Community College uses a learning outcomes information system (eLumen Achievement) in any wireless or even nonwireless setting to directly improve student learning by evaluating student performance and providing feedback in real time.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper describes how, unlike more conventional users of eLumen Achievement, Kirkwood Community College chose both to engage students in outcomes assessment and to take advantage of the latest technologies.

Findings

The paper finds that both instructors and students are pleased with the new practice.

Originality/value

The authors believe that Kirkwood Community College is the first college in the country to combine the use of a generic learning outcomes information system with wireless tablet PCs to capture and communicate data on student performance evaluation in real time.

Citation

Edwards, R. (2007), "But can they do it? High tech real time performance evaluation", On the Horizon, Vol. 15 No. 2, pp. 118-123. https://doi.org/10.1108/10748120710757352