Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by Jon PizzoSelf-Assessment and Reflection on Learning in Online Assessments The Faculty Seminars in Online Teaching series returns with a session focused on the critical aspect of assessments in online education. This session explores self-assessment and reflection on learning. Self-assessment and reflection empower students to identify strengths, address gaps, and deepen understanding, fostering continuous growth and ownership of their learning. At a Glance When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 Time: 2:00pm – 2:45pm Modality: Hybrid Where: CB1 201 | MS Teams For Who: Faculty credentialed to design and teach Register Now Reimagine your assessment practices, expand your understanding of self-assessment and reflection in the online learning context, and gain practical insights that can transform the way you assess and support your students—ultimately promoting deeper learning and greater student success. In this session, Dr. Florence Williams and Dr. Stephen Heglund will guide participants through these key takeaways: Meaning and purpose of self-assessment Benefits of self-assessment and reflection Strategies to incorporate self-assessment and reflection to advance learning Strategies for courses with large enrollment Meet Your Presenters Florence Williams, Ph.D. Senior Instructional Designer Center for Distributed Learning Dr. Florence W. Williams is an instructional designer and faculty at the University of Central Florida with over twenty years of experience in online and blended learning. She specializes in research-informed course design, academic integrity, and the ethical use of generative AI. With global curriculum and faculty development experience across the Caribbean and in the United States, she helps institutions enhance engagement, improve learning outcomes, and expand access through innovative design and emerging technologies. Stephen Heglund, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer College of Nursing Dr. Steve Heglund is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Nursing and has been faculty for over 20 years. He served as the inaugural Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs (2022-24) and as Director of Post-Licensure BSN Programs where he oversaw more than 1,400 distance-learning students from 2007 until 2022. As an active distance-learning facilitator, he continues to be an innovator, resource, and mentor to faculty who are new to teaching in the online environment. He also serves as an Essentials Implementation Coach for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and an accreditation evaluator for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
