Learning byEvaluating (LbE)

Unlock the power of student led evaluation as a primer to drive student innovation. This 10-hour, self-paced, asynchronous course provides educators with the insights and strategies needed to leverage evaluation as a core pedagogical strategy to enhance student design thinking. Developed by ITEEA with support from the National Science Foundation*, this course is designed to help Technology, Engineering, and STEM educators transform how students navigate uncertainty and improve their problem-solving outcomes.

*$1.27 million grant: Learning by evaluating: Engaging students in evaluation as a pedagogical strategy to improve design thinking

What You’ll Experience:

• Five Comprehensive Modules: Dive into essential topics including:
1. Introduction to LbE: Core Concepts and Research.
2. LbE Implementation Practice: The Instructional Design Process.
3. Learning from LbE Results: Data-Driven Design Thinking.
4. LbE Design & Implementation: Classroom Application.
5. Customizing Your LbE Experience: LbE in Action and Troubleshooting.
• Engaging Content: Access a rich blend of articles, videos, and interactive activities tailored for immediate classroom implementation.
• Collaborative Learning: Participate in dynamic discussions with fellow instructors via the LMS discussion boards, fostering a community of practice.
• Interactive Notebook: Document your progress and reflections in a digital portfolio (Google Slides), which you will submit for review to earn your professional recognition.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this microbadge, participants will be able to:

• Analyze the role of student led evaluation as a primer to the engineering design process to reduce student confusion.
• Develop instructional materials that prompt students to evaluate their own and others' designs critically.
• Utilize LbE data to provide targeted feedback and scaffold student learning.
• Synthesize research-based evaluation strategies into existing STEM curricula.

Why Choose This Microbadge?

• Research-Backed: Developed and tested under NSF Award #2101235.
• Flexible: Complete the 10 hours of professional development on your own schedule.
• Recognized: Earn a digital microbadge and certificate to showcase your expertise in advanced STEM pedagogy.