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From Conditional to Exceptional: Using Computer-based Testing to Improve Student Learning Outcomes and Programmatic Effectiveness
Donalyn Alexander, RN-BC, MSN, BC, CLNCShawntay Sparks-Hubbard, RN, BSN, MSN, MHA
October 16, 2013
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TSTC Program History
• Texas State Technical College - West Texas ADN Program Inception
• ADN Program Design and Curriculum• Dismal Student NCLEX Results
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Testing and Analysis
• Initial Testing Modalities• Archaic Test Analysis• Impact of Testing
> Texas Board of Nursing> Student Success> Program Issues
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Switch to CBT
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Technology Platform
• ExamSoft• Regulatory Entity Crosswalk
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Exam Analytics
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• Education as a Personal Story• Influences in Learning• Reflective Learning
Educational Themes
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Snapshot
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Snapshot
Allows you to view item-by-item “snapshots” of an exam taker’s entire exam
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Snapshot
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> Test Anxiety> Learning Challenges
Test-taking Pattern Changes
> Post-remediation tracking> Course-to-Course comparison
Snapshot supports identification of:> Testing Personality and Traits> Testing Performance Issues> Test-taking Pattern Changes
ExamSoft Snapshot
Testing Personality and Traits
> Cheating> Testing Pattern Changes
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• Student Testing Inconsistencies> Timing> Answering Patterns
• Grade Changes• Poor to Exceptional• Exceptional in only certain testing environments
Testing Personality and Traits
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Student Testing Performance
• Student Learning Challenges• Test Anxiety• Developmental Disorders
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• Post-remediation tracking• Test question category comparison• Content focused review
• Course-to-course Comparison• Testing personality and trait similarities• Course evaluation• Longitudinal Analysis
Test-taking Pattern Changes
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In the future…
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Conclusion
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