Fluency in Information Technology: Setting Expectations and Understanding Students' Learning Needs

Tuesday, October 18, 2005 | 9:00PM–9:00PM
Session Type: Resources
Simmons College's IT Task Force will present (1) its development model, (2) a framework for fluency in information technology (FIT) that articulates desired learning outcomes for liberal arts graduates, and (3) an assessment instrument we developed for ascertaining incoming students' FIT. The assessment emphasizes higher order thinking over basic technical skills.

Presenters

  • Braddlee Braddlee

  • Gail Matthews-DeNatale

    Senior Associate Director for Strategic Development, Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research, Northeastern University