Using Informatics and Technology Practices

Description

Revolutionizing academic assessment in the digital age.

In this visionary work, Kelm Research Group explores how informatics and digital technologies are transforming the way academic institutions collect, assess, and act on student performance data. Using Informatics and Technology Practices for Academic Performance Review introduces the DAPPERS™ (Digital Academic Professional Portfolio Engagement and Review System)—a dynamic, outcome-based assessment platform that unifies e-portfolios, student profiles, and digital artifacts into a powerful system for institutional insight.

This research-driven publication outlines how schools and colleges can achieve more equitable and effective outcomes through the integration of low-cost, scalable digital tools. It offers a clear roadmap for harnessing educational data to support retention, advising, accreditation, and strategic planning.

Key features include:

• A framework for creating Digital Academic Profiles (DAPS)

• Alignment of student interests with career pathways

• Authentic, multi-source assessment and early-alert systems

• Use of the Performance Assessment Symmetry Score (PASS) to evaluate student-program fit

• Integration of accreditation standards and industry skillsets into institutional review

Essential reading for educators, academic administrators, and education technologists, this book provides a comprehensive guide to using digital assessment to promote excellence, equity, and innovation across higher education.