Description of the Course
This workshop is the third in the Instructional Design (ID) workshop series. There are a total of four Instructional Design workshops in the series:
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ID 1: Introduction to Instructional Design
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ID 2: Instructional Objectives and Strategies
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ID 3: Assessment – Testing Knowledge, Skill, and Attitude
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ID 4: Implementation and Management of Instruction
In this workshop, ID3: Assessment – Testing Knowledge, Skill, and Attitude, participants will learn about standards of achievement (relative and absolute) and assessment of knowledge (cognitive), procedures (psychomotor), and attitudes in learning. The workshop uses evidence-based instructional strategies and best practices. During the workshop, participants will work on individual and group activities and participate in Team-Based Learning (TBL) activities
Profile of the Instructor

Dr. Briju Thankachan earned his PhD in Instructional Technology from Ohio University USA. Dr. Thankachan is currently serving as the Executive Director of EdTech Society and was a Visiting Faculty at the Interdisciplinary Programme in Educational Technology (IDP-ET) in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India. Previously, Dr. Thankachan served as the Director of Curriculum and Assessment Design and Improvement at the Ohio University. Dr. Thankachan developed the Instructional Decisions Model (IDM), to help educators make better decisions in the learning design process. As a certified Quality Matters peer reviewer, Dr. Thankachan designed online and hybrid courses for the School of Nursing at Ohio University. As an adjunct professor, he taught Advanced Instructional Design and Technology Application in Education courses at Innovative Learning Design & Technology program at the Patton College of Education Ohio University. In 2018, Dr. Thankachan served as the president of the International Division of Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and is a certified trainer in Team-Based Learning (TBL). Dr.Thankachan also completed the “Higher Education Teaching Certificate” from Harvard University’s Derek Bok Centre for Teaching and Learning in November 2019 and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from project management institute.
Intended Audience
This workshop is ideal for individuals who design, deliver, or contribute to educational content, whether in academic, corporate, or other professional settings. This includes:
- Educators and Trainers
- E-learning developers
- Anyone interested in improving instructional quality
Learning Outcomes
Session 1 :
- Describe the purpose of the assessment.
- Explain the differences between formative, summative, and confirmative assessments
Session 2 :
Explain the differences between relative (norm-referenced) and absolute (criterion-referenced) standards.
Session 3 :
- Apply objective tests and constructed response tests in a given context.
- Describe different types of skill/behavior assessments (direct testing, anecdotal records, and portfolio assessments).
- Apply checklists, rating scales, and rubrics in a given context.
Session 4 :
Describe different types of instruments to assess attitude objectives.
Assignment Type
Pre and Post-Reflective Journals – A total of two reflective journals
- Pre-reflective journal is to assess learners’ prior knowledge about the topic of instructional design. The pre-reflective journal will be shared via a Google form with the registered participants two days before the workshop.
- Post-reflective journal to assess learners’ conceptual understanding of the topic and its application after the instruction. The post-reflective journal will be shared via a Google form with the registered participants after the instruction. Participants will have two days to complete the post-reflective journal.
MCQ – Total four MCQs, one for each session as formative assessment.
- Each MCQ will have a minimum of two questions. In the Individual MCQ, participants will answer the questions individually. In the Team MCQ, participants will use the same questions from the Individual MCQ, but the answers will be based on team discussion. Google Forms will be used for both Individual and Team MCQs.
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