Lycurgus Evaluation Assessment Process
The LEAP System™
The LEAP System™ is a systemic approach in assessment,
change implementation and evaluation. Assessments measure
learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness. Data
is gathered and used to identify planned change efforts
and needed improvements. All key stakeholders are included
in the feedback process. The evaluation system is linked
to measuring quality standards in distance education.
The 12 key factors are based on research leveraging
organizational effectiveness and best practices in distance
education.
Leap System™ Steps:
Step 1: Determine goals, objectives
and standards of excellence.
Step 2: Identify internal benchmarks.
(These benchmarks are used to compare to future evaluations
and to compare with other schools.)
Step 3: Collect data from all stakeholders.
Assessment includes surveys as well as interviews and
focus groups when applicable.
Step 4: Report results and make recommendations.
Step 5: Identify top areas for planned
improvements.
Step 6: Implement changes.
Step 7: Reevaluate.
There is no better way to truly understand your
organizations needs than by conducting a carefully crafted
survey
The nucleus of the system LEAP System™ - Survey
Assessments
Faculty/Staff & Student Effectiveness Survey
- Web-Based Platform – Quickly gather critical data
about your organization.
- Proprietary 12 Key Factors – Tested best practices.
Researched and designed over the last 10 years.
- Detailed reports based on Data – Have the knowledge
to make crucial decisions.
- Recommendations made on Key Areas – Know how to
make improvements.
- Web-based Custom Dashboards – Know critical information
about your organization anytime and anywhere in the
world.
Lycurgus Group Distance Education Solutions
Partnering with you to achieve excellence in Assessment,
Instructional Design, Training and Development
E-Learning/Instructional Design
Lycurgus Group uses a systematic approach to identify
course objectives and aligns curriculum with course
competencies.
Features & Benefits:
- Can ensure that objectives of brick and mortar
classes are effective in online environment.
- Deliver learning objectives of classes and degree
programs are being met.
- Ensure that the transfer of learning is applicable
to the workplace.
Faculty Assessment
Based on Lycurgus Competency Assessment Questionnaire
(LCAQ).
The LCAQ is a competency-based assessment
instrument developed to identify training needs for
distance educators.
Specific competencies used in the LCAQ are based on
3 essential areas:
- Quality standards in distance education
- Lycurgus Group assessment research
- Meta-analysis of research on competency requirements
of distance educators
Features & Benefits:
- Determine areas for Improvement
- Determine the best training solution
- Increase quality of education
- Make better new hire decisions of online faculty
- Increased ROI of professional development investment
- Know where and how to invest
Faculty Training / Professional Development
Training developed using tested best practices, current
accreditation criteria and cutting-edge content.
Features:
- Completed training modules on your own time
or participate in real-time training opportunities
with other online faculty. All training available
online using web conferencing.
- Key courses released monthly addressing essential
issues in Distance Education
- Customized training to meet needs of institution
- Receive recommendations of training needs based
on LCAQ assessment results
Benefits:
- Fills gaps of critical skill & knowledge
areas that are required in distance education
- Increase student satisfaction
- Improve the quality of online instruction
- Increased ROI of professional development investment
- Leverage training designed to target known areas
for improvement
Upcoming Key Courses
August 2007:
Class One Distance Learning for the New Online Instructor
Class Two Instructional Design for the Online Learning
Classroom
Class Three: Best Practice Implementation in every class!
September 2007:
Class Four Resources for the Online Instructor
Class Five: How to develop a teaching portfolio
Class Six: Developing a rubric: From start to finish
October 2007:
Class Seven: Use of media/technologies to promote learning
Class Eight: Linking Learning Styles with Course Design
Class Nine: Facilitation practices that promote quality
instruction
November 2007: Time management best practices for the
online instructor
Visit www.lycurgusgroup.com
for an updated listing of faculty workshops!
Key benefits of upcoming training modules:
- Institutions have the flexibility of paying as you
participate in different workshops or obtain a discounted
rate by participating in the workshops throughout
the entire year on a month-to-month basis.
- Training can be customized in regards to content,
class size and availability.
- Over 15 online workshops scheduled for 2007.
- ALL workshops are provided 100% online.
- All workshops are archived and accessing the training
information is available at any time. If someone cannot
attend, they can still benefit and complete the training
on their own time.
- Can develop and deliver workshops in many formats
to meet institutional needs.
Lycurgus Group will….
- Design evaluation systems to measure Student and
faculty satisfaction and organizational effectiveness
- Conduct industry studies/identify benchmarks and
pertinent metrics
- Develop online courses to meet degree program objectives.
- Design and deliver training to meet organization's
needs
- Assess faculty training needs using the LCAQ
- Partner with your organization to achieve distance
education excellence!
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