2020 CAFA Training Conference

OVERVIEWAutomatic Item Generation (AIG) is an emerging assessment tool in which cognitive and psychometric theories are integrated together for the purpose of developing massive and high-quality assessments using digital technologies. Despite the tremendous content area and application potential of AIG, however, there is still a shortage of professional development resources and opportunities for implementing AIG in practice. To help facilitate access to this revolutionary technology, CAFA Lab [https://aig.cafalab.com/], Inc. proudly presents a 2-day training conference specifically designed for in-service assessment professionals (item writers, psychometricians, assessment application developers) who wish to learn the background, benefits, innovations, and practical applications of AIG. This CONFERENCE IS SPECIFICALLY BUILT AROUND THE THEME OF NONVERBAL COGNITIVE ABILITY ASSESSMENT. Professionals who are directly involved in developing and/or managing cognitive ability assessments (e.g., tests of quantitative/spatial reasoning, memory, concentration, processing speed) may find this workshop extremely useful as a way to expand their present understanding of assessment development with AIG, especially with technologically-enhanced and innovative item types using the CAFA AIG system [https://aig.cafalab.com/] for both clinical and educational settings. During the conference, participants will have access to the CAFA AIG system for various computerized item modeling hands-on exercises to gain practical experience. It is assumed that participants have a sound understanding of basic concepts of educational or psychological measurement, such as reliability, validity, test security, and the item development/validation process. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, we are canceling onsite meeting, and will do it online instead. INSTRUCTORS * Dr. Jaehwa Choi [https://gsehd.gwu.edu/directory/jaehwa-choi] - an inventor of the CAFA AIG system and an associate professor and director of Assessment, Testing, and Measurement program at the George Washington University. * Dr. Kyongil Yoon [https://www.ndm.edu/directory/kyongil-yoon] - an inventor of the CAFA AIG system and an associate professor of Computer Science at Notre Dame of Maryland University. ATTENDEE INFORMATION Attendees should bring a laptop (Mac or Window with the latest version web browser). WiFi connection will be available at the training site. REFUND POLICY Attendees can receive refunds registration fees (less $150 cancellation fee) up to 10 days before the event start date. By registering the conference, you agree to our Terms and that you have read our cancellation policy QUESTIONS? Contact Dr. Sunhee Kim at Sunhee.Kim@CAFALab.com For more information about the CONFERENCE, please visit https://aig.cafalab.com/cafa2020/ [https://aig.cafalab.com/cafa2020/]