What is SmarterMeasure/Learning Readiness Indicator
A diagnostic test of student readiness to succeed in an online course. SM includes 7 major assessment components:
- Individual Attributes - motivation, procrastination, willingness to ask for help, etc.
- Life Factors - Availability of time, support from family and employers, finances, etc.
- Learning styles - Based on the multiple intelligences model
- Technical Competency - Skills using technology
- Technical Knowledge - Knowledge of technology terms
- On-screen Reading Rate and Recall
- Typing Speed and Accuracy
Students receive immediate results in the form of an individualize report that graphically presents areas of strengths and weaknesses. The Quest Tutorials have been designed to help students develop skills in their weak areas and manage the demands of learning online.
For more information including research go to http://www.smartermeasure.com/ Links to an external site.
If you would like to try SM/LRI, go to the Quest Test link on the left navigation, select the Modules link, go to Module 1 and select the SmarterMeasure link to proceed with the assessment.