Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the wonderful world of assessment!  Please contact Dr. Carla Morelon at [email protected] to discuss the whys and hows of learning outcomes assessment.

1. Use a Chrome browser.
2. Clear the cache and access Taskstream via (https://login.taskstream.com/signon/).
3. Username: GSU email address.

Password: Recommended to use the single sign-on password.

If access issues persist, contact the director at ([email protected]). 

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1. Use a Chrome browser.
2. Clear the cache and attempt to log in via https://www.taskstream.com/pub/forgot_password.asp.
3. Ensure the GSU email is entered as the username and follow the prompts to reset the password.

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1. Enter the workspace and select the report.
2. Click the green CHECK OUT button (upper right corner).
3. Scroll down, select the Edit button, and input text in the appropriate section(s).
4. Click the white CHECK IN button.
5. Navigate to the Submission & Read Reviews tab and click Submit Work.

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1. Navigate to the Submission & Read Reviews tab.
2. Locate the Cancel Submission button for each section and select it.
3. The Edit Work button should then be visible for each section.
4. Click on Edit Content to return to the workspace and make the necessary edits.
5. After making edits, return to the Submission & Read Reviews tab and select Submit Work.

If issues persist, email ([email protected]) for assistance.

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1. Enter the workspace and select the report.
2. At the top of the screen, locate the Word, PDF, and Print options (left of the green CHECK OUT button).
3. Select Word or PDF, then click Continue.
4. When the popup box appears, click Close.
5. After a few minutes, navigate to Resources and click on Exports to download and save the report.

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1. Click on the Program Assessment Workspace link.
2. Select the Publish tab.
3. Under "Publish Workspace to the Web," click on the URL.
4. Copy and paste the link onto a site, but note that this option makes ALL reports available.
5. To save or print a specific assessment cycle year, click on the desired year, right-click, and select Save or Print.

1. Enter the workspace and select the report.
2. Click the Publish link (top right corner).
3. Choose the appropriate option and follow the step-by-step instructions.
4. After a few minutes, go to Resources and Exports to access the published report.
5. If selecting Publish Workspace to the Web, the URL may be lengthy. Modify it by clicking Edit URL/Password and entering a custom phrase.

1. Log into Taskstream.
2. Navigate to the Submission & Read Reviews tab.
3. Click the Score/Results Report button to read the reviews.

1. Accessing the Program Assessment Workspace

   • In Taskstream, click on the Program Assessment Workspace link.
   • Navigate to the Submission and Read Reviews tab.

2. Understanding Statuses

   • In Progress: The program must click Submit Work or Resubmit Work to release the report to the Office of Assessment.
   • Needs Revision: Significant edits are required based on reviewer feedback. Click Edit Work, incorporate the suggested changes, and always select Resubmit Work or Submit Work when done.
   • Review Released: The Office of Assessment has provided feedback from reviewers.
   • Resubmitted: The program has addressed reviewer feedback and resubmitted the report. Always click Resubmit Work or Submit Work to release it.

3. Available Actions

   • Edit Work: Allows the program to make edits to the report.
   • Submit Work: Required to send the report for review.
   • Submitted: Indicates that the report has been sent, and the Office of Assessment will review it.

4. Understanding the Results Column

   • Reviewer Feedback (Where are my results?): The program must click Submit Work or Resubmit Work to release the report.
   • Score/Results Report: Contains reviewer comments and scores. Click the button to review feedback and apply it for future submissions.
   • Where are my results?: The Office of Assessment has yet to review the submission.

5. History Column

   • Displays a timestamp and user name for each instance of report access.

The most important thing is to write impactful and measurable SLOs at the appropriate level. For example, A PhD, EDD, or EDS program should provide doctoral-level SLOs that require certain skills expected of doctoral graduates.

Resource:

• The National Institute on Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) website provides very helpful resources. Click here: New to Assessment and scroll down to “Writing Learning Outcomes.” Programs should also conduct internet searches to see how similar programs are writing their SLOs.

The Office of Assessment advises against deleting SLOs. Instead, SLOs no longer in use should be hidden.

Hiding SLOs

1. Open the Student Learning Outcome section.
2. Click the green CHECK OUT button.
3. Click Hide for outdated SLOs, then confirm in the popup window.
4. To restore an SLO if a mistake was made, click Show.

Creating New SLOs

1. Click Create New Set, provide a title, and click Continue.
2. Scroll down and select Create New Outcome.
3. Enter the SLO number and description (e.g., "SLO1: Students will…").
4. Click Add another outcome if needed.
5. Select Back to all outcome sets, then click Continue.

• Ensure each SLO is introduced, reinforced, and assessed within the curriculum.
• Avoid forcing a fit—only map courses where alignment exists.
• Enter required courses in the order that students are expected to complete them.

Steps:

1. Click the green CHECK OUT button.
2. Select Create a New Curriculum Map, enter a title (e.g., "Psychology BA Curriculum Map"), and click Select Assignment.
3. Click OK in the popup window to proceed.
4. SLOs will auto-populate across the first row.
5. Click the + icon, then input the Course ID and Title.
6. Select the appropriate designation: (I) Introduced, (R) Reinforced, or (M) Master/Assessed.
7. Repeat for all courses.
8. Click SAVE NOW and close the window.
9. Click on the Submission & Reviews tab.
10. Click on Submit Work. 

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1. In the Program Assessment Workspace, click the green CHECK OUT button.
2. Select Upload Curriculum Map, then click the Edit button (right side of the screen).
3. Click Attachments, located at the bottom of the screen and add attachments.
4. Click on the white CHECK IN button, then go to the Submission & Read Reviews tab and click Submit Work.

1. Enter the Curriculum Map Workspace and click the green CHECK OUT button.
2. Select Save As/Copy or PDF to store a local version.
3. To ensure a copy is always available in Taskstream, use the Archive option.

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1. Navigate to Guide to Core Curriculum Assessment  or Guide to Program Assessment  
2. Scroll to Conducting Assessment and select Videos for step-by-step guidance.

1. Enter the Taskstream workspace and click the green CHECK OUT button.
2. Scroll to the Summary of Findings section and select Add/Edit Attachments and Links.
3. In the popup window, enter a title and click Choose File.
4. Select the file, click Add File, and confirm visibility.
5. Click on the white CHECK IN button, then navigate to the Submission & Read Reviews tab and click on Submit Work.

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Yes, send an email to [email protected] to unlock the elements you want to revise.

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Send an email to [email protected] to request an adjustment to the program settings.

Each section in Taskstream includes detailed step-by-step instructions and rubrics. The Assessment Checklist provides a structured approach to submission.

• Assessment Checklist (GenEd)
• Assessment Checklist (Programs)

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