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  • Current Practices in Evaluation and Assessment in China

    October 21, 2018

    In this CRESSTCON’18 plenary session, Current Practices in Evaluation and Assessment in China, panelists from Beijing Normal University will discuss contemporary issues related to technology, assessment, and evaluation in China. Check out these exciting presenters below and then come see them in person at CRESSTCON’18!   Li Yanfang   Dr. Li Yanfang is a professor […]

  • CRESSTCON’18 Keynote Speakers: Saxberg and Suárez-Orozco

    September 26, 2018

    We are thrilled about our two CRESSTCON’18 keynote speakers: Bror Saxberg, Vice President of Learning Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), and Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco, the Wasserman Dean, UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies. Each brings their unique experience and insight to the conference theme of building partnerships to enhance excellence and equity. Bror […]

  • Improving Statistical Methods in Social Science Research

    September 14, 2018

    In the CRESSTCON’18 breakout session Improving Statistical Methods in Social Science Research, our graduate student researchers in the Social Research Methodology program at UCLA will present their current work in psychometrics and quantitative research. Their presentations will provide insight into the theoretical development of structural equation modeling and item response theory. They will also share their […]

  • Li Cai Talks about CRESSTCON’18

    September 13, 2018

    Recently I got the chance to sit down with CRESST Director Li Cai to find out about his perspective on CRESSTCON’18 – what he’s most excited about, what makes the conference unique, and what participants can expect at this year’s event. Q. Can you give me an overview of CRESSTCON? CRESSTCON is a small gathering […]

  • Innovations in Statistical Methodology and Psychometrics

    August 30, 2018

    As we get closer to CRESSTCON’18, we are so excited to see our breakout sessions take form! This week we highlight the breakout session, Innovations in Statistical Methodology and Psychometrics. In this session, the presenters will cover recent developments in latent variable modeling, multilevel modeling, and computational approaches to the analysis of data from educational […]

  • Games, Simulations and Data-Driven Decisions

    August 17, 2018

    In today’s post, we’ll focus on the CRESSTCON’18 breakout session Games and Simulations. This session will highlight research that pushes forward on the frontiers of learning and assessment by using technology to capture and analyze data in new and unobtrusive ways. Participants will discuss ways to capitalize and build on the possibilities of using telemetry to […]

  • Innovations in Early Childhood Instruction and Assessment

    August 14, 2018

    Today we highlight our CRESSTCON’18 breakout session: Innovations in Early Childhood Instruction and Assessment. This session will showcase research focused on technology in the instruction and assessment of young children. From digital games to innovative in-school curriculum, our presenters will share their expertise and research in this exciting and evolving arena. We hope you will […]

  • CRESST Holds Workshop for Beijing Normal University Students

    August 12, 2018

    This July, CRESST was pleased to host graduate students from Beijing Normal University (BNU) to participate in lectures and discussions conducted by CRESST staff members. Led by BNU professor, Youfa Li, the 12 students spent ten days discussing the intersection of educational research and practice across countries.

  • Technology. Instruction. Assessment. CRESSTCON’18.

    August 6, 2018

    We are currently gearing up for CRESSTCON’18! This conference will bring together experts in education assessment research on October 1-2 at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center. The theme, “Learning Together: Building Partnerships to Accelerate Excellence and Equity,” will be represented by visionaries in assessment, educational technology, policy and economics. Over the next few months, we […]

  • BNU Students Learn about Assessment at CRESST

    August 1, 2018

    At the end of July, CRESST concluded a two week educational program on assessment focused on the intersections of educational research and practice across countries. The participants were an all-female graduate student group of 12 from Beijing Normal University (BNU). The program consisted of 10 days of learning, 17 lectures, 3 school visits, and 20 […]

  • CRESST Speaks at NCSA

    June 25, 2018

    CRESST researchers present at this year’s CCSSO National Conference on Student Assessment (NCSA) on a variety of topics, ranging from innovative, career readiness assessment items, to formative assessment tasks in mathematics, to braille versions of online assessments. Check out the presentations below.   Career Readiness and High School Assessments Presenters Li Cai, UCLA/CRESST Gregory K. W. K. Chung, UCLA/CRESST […]

  • CRESSTCon 2018 Arriving Soon!

    May 8, 2018

    CRESST’s biennial conference, CRESSTCon, will take place from October 1-2 at UCLA’s Luskin Conference Center. The two-day conference is an opportunity for individuals to collaborate on addressing education’s biggest challenges. This year’s theme, Learning Together, focuses on building partnerships to accelerate excellence and equity. Stay tuned for our list of amazing speakers. Register today for […]