Direct Measures in Canvas
Direct Measure (DM) assessment data is collected by embedded Canvas rubrics that have program outcomes attached to them behind the scenes to our assessment platform. These DM rubrics are built in each course prior to sections loading to instructors. Instructors will then score the students using the rubric in order to determine the grade that the student earned on the assignment. All data is then sent to the institution’s assessment tool, HelioCampus automatically. Instructors should not alter the assignment rubric that is attached to the DM or the Assignment name in the Canvas shell. Making changes can break the link to HelioCampus.
Outcome data is collected so it can be analyzed each term to track progress of outcomes throughout the academic year or as an aggregate to evaluate the programs overall achievement of outcomes each academic year through the Annual Assessment Report.
For additional information please reach out to your Program Director or Dean.