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Infographic: Psychometrics at a Glance
An Infographic that illustrates how primary psychometrics are used in exam assessment, their definitions, and how they can improve your exams. Using psychometrics and assessment data from ExamSoft, exam-creators can b...
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Is Your Exam a Good Candidate for Computer-Based Testing?
Digital transformation has long been on the horizon for testing providers and certification entities, but the global pandemic has hastened planning for the digital future. As evaluators navigate terra incognita in the...
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Trauma-Informed Pedagogy: Success Through Understanding
In the last few years, more people have experienced psychological and physical trauma than ever before. According to the World Health Organization, “there has been a 13% rise in mental health conditions and substance ...
Case Study
University of Toledo College of Nursing Case Study
The University of Toledo College of Nursing required a solution to prepare students for the Next Generation NCLEX® and generate the data insights that their LMS-based testing tool lacked. With Clinical Judgment Exams ...
On-Demand Webinars
EEC: Using ExamSoft Data to Evaluate Those Pesky “Select All That Apply” Questions
Literature supports the inclusion of multiple-response type questions to assess critical thinking and higher-level cognitive processing in nursing programs. Multiple-response type questions are often developed with fi...
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5 Myths (and Real Benefits) of Remote Proctoring Technology
When COVID-19 first emerged, educational institutions all over the world made the rapid shift to remote learning. What educators could not have known then was how this shift would define the future of teaching and lea...
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Flexibility in Assessment
Right now, flexibility is everything. Being flexible and having the ability to adjust and pivot is what’s keeping many institutions successful during challenging times. ExamSoft gives schools, universities, businesses...
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NCLEX Crusade Chooses ExamSoft for Remote Exams
Florida-based organization to deliver exams using ExamSoft and remote proctoring technology in the new year Dallas, TX – December 7, 2021 – ExamSoft is pleased to announce the addition of a new client that supp...
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How to Write Great Exam Questions
Assessment is a crucial part of education, no matter the subject or level. We usually think of assessments only as tools to measure how much a student has learned, though with the right post-exam data, they can be so ...
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3 Alternative Assessment Types and How to Use Them
Various approaches to assessment have emerged as alternatives to traditional, multiple-choice testing. Most alternative assessment practices distinguish themselves from traditional methods by placing an emphasis on de...
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A Look at Backward Design and Assessment
The Glossary of Education Reform defines backward design as “a process that educators use to design learning experiences and instructional techniques to achieve specific learning goals.” Coined by Grant Wiggins and Ja...
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Exploring New Question Types on the Next Generation NCLEX®
The NCLEX®, or National Council Licensure Exam, is a standardized test that would-be nurses must pass to become an LPN or RN. There two versions of the test — the NCLEX-RN and the NCLEX-PN — but for ease of discussion...
Podcast
Pedagogo S3E6: Restorative Justice and Academic Integrity
Dr. Divya Bheda is joined by Dr. James Earl Orr Jr., a senior higher education administrator who currently serves on the Board of Directors for the International Center for Academic Integrity. Dr. Orr discusses the pr...
Podcast
Pedagogo S3E5: Exploring New Pathways for Student Success
In this episode, Dr. Bheda is joined by Dr. Amber Garrison Duncan of Lumina Foundation*, which seeks to expand the share of Americans who have a post-secondary education, training, and certification. They discuss the ...
On-Demand Webinars
On-demand Webinar: Next Generation Testing with Clinical Judgment Exams
View the recording of the Clinical Judgment Exam webinar, a one-hour discussion with Dr. Tim Bristol (Nurse Tim) to gain an overview of methods for helping assess your students in clinical judgment. You’ll learn how N...
eBook
From Nursing Professional to Professor
No matter where they work, nurses are also teachers. They teach patients about their illnesses or injuries and how to prevent future occurrences. They teach new nurses about policies and procedures specific to their w...
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The Difference Between Subjective and Objective Assessments
To design effective exams, educators need a strong understanding of the difference between objective and subjective assessments. Each of these styles has specific attributes that make them better suited for certain su...
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How ExamSoft Can Help Improve Board and Licensure Pass Rates
For more than 20 years, ExamSoft has been harnessing the power of data to transform learning and assessments in a range of degree programs, helping graduates improve exam pass rates. The platform also provides faculty...