Assessment Systems and Learning Analytics

Overview

Assessment Systems and Learning Analytics service provides faculty, staff, and administrators at James Madison University with tools and resources to assess student learning outcomes effectively and leverage data analytics to inform instructional decision-making. Providing tools that integrate with Canvas and MyMadison, Gradescope Bubble Sheets and Blue Course Evaluations help aim to enhance teaching and learning by providing insights into student performance, engagement, and progress towards learning goals.

The Assessment & Testing Center, located on the ground level of Gabbin Hall, is an assessment lab in three separate rooms used solely for computer-based testing and assessment. Students can drop in for assessment testing during scheduled hours. Faculty members can also reserve the lab for group testing. The lab is equipped with 103 computer workstations separated by wooden carrels. Students needing special accommodations should send requests to testingcenter@jmu.edu. 

Who can use this Service?

JMU faculty and students

How can I get this Service?

For Blue:

• Blue is integrated into Canvas and MyMadison as “Course Evaluation Task.” For support, submit a request to the right of this page

For Gradescope Bubble Sheets:

• If you have questions about Gradescope Bubble Sheet, please submit a request for support, or contact JMU Libraries' Learning Innovations & Design Desk

For the Assessment & Testing Center:

• Reservations can be handled on either a walk-in or appointment basis, and faculty can reserve group seating to administer tests as a class during normal lab operating hours. Special Reservations can be made to provide testing outside of normal lab hours. To discuss options, email the testingcenter@jmu.edu.

Where can I get Help/Support?

• Libraries & Educational Technologies
• Blue Instructor Guide
• Gradescope Bubble Sheet
• Contact the Testing Center for questions and for special accommodations

Quick-start FAQ's

Features:

• Course Evaluation System - JMU’s online course evaluation system for securely collecting student feedback and generating detailed reports to support instructional improvement
• Test Scoring - Gradescope Bubble Sheets - A test scoring service available through Gradescope that all faculty at JMU can access through Canvas
• JMU Assessment & Testing Center - The JMU Assessment and Testing Center, located on the ground level of Gabbin Hall, is an assessment lab used solely for computer-based testing and assessment.