Proximity to Practice: The Role of Technology in the Next Era of Assessment
2024
The Role of Technology in Assessment
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Author Information
Author(s): Andrew E. Krumm, Hollis Lai, Kayla Marcotte, Tavinder K. Ark, Victoria Yaneva, Saad Chahine
Primary Institution: University of Michigan
Hypothesis
How can technology be effectively integrated into health professions assessment?
Conclusion
Integrating technology into workplace-based assessments can enhance data collection and improve assessment quality.
Supporting Evidence
- Technology can help collect assessment data directly from clinical practice.
- Frameworks like Evidence Centered Design can improve assessment quality.
- Authentic assessment evidence is often more reliable than traditional testing methods.
Takeaway
This study talks about using technology to help teachers see how well students are doing in real-life situations, like in hospitals.
Methodology
The paper discusses frameworks for integrating technology into assessment systems in health professions education.
Limitations
The paper does not provide specific empirical data or sample sizes to support its claims.
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