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Rethinking Assessment and Accreditation in Higher Education
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, Walden University, United States ; , Eastern International College, United States

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Savannah, GA, United States ISBN 978-1-939797-13-1 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

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In this action research study, participants are encouraged to rethink assessment and accreditation in academia; argue the challenges and advantages of “assessment for and of learning in higher education; explore best practices, assessment tools, and approaches that incorporate transdisciplinary, sustainable, replicable and innovative projects. Through the rediscovery process, our team redesigned, and created the strategies, curricula, and programs for improving student learning outcomes, gained alternative point of view on the role accreditation on teaching and learning and renewed interest and commitment to assessment.

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Yildiz, M. & Wangiwang, J. (2016). Rethinking Assessment and Accreditation in Higher Education. In G. Chamblee & L. Langub (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1378-1382). Savannah, GA, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved June 8, 2023 from .

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