Summary
How do you determine if students are learning what they’re supposed to be learning? Assessing this can be a very
meaningful activity for educators and students and it can also improve the quality of learning in the classroom. This
webinar will provide opportunities for dental hygiene educators to design formative and summative assessment strategies
to support student learning.
Presenter
Dr. Michael Link, PhD, Med, PBD, Bed
Michael Link is currently an educational developer at the University of Manitoba. He has served as an elementary school
teacher for 13 years in British Columbia, as well as an instructor for seven years in the Faculty of Education at the
University of Manitoba. His research focuses on well-being and outdoor education. Michael can be reached at
Michael.link@umanitoba.ca.
Moderator
Paula Benbow, MPH, RDH
At the time of original presentation, Paula was the manager of health policy at the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA). Her role at CDHA involved conducting literature reviews on critical oral health issues, developing position papers and statements, and working with stakeholders to improve access to care. Paula played an active role in advocating for public policies and initiatives that better supported the oral health of Canadians.
Learning Outcomes
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Design one formative assessment strategy and explain why the assessment is formative
- Design one summative assessment strategy and explain why the assessment is summative