Barkley & Associates, Inc.
Online diagnostic assessment modernization
Barkley & Associates, Inc., a provider of continuing education for nurse practitioners, offers diagnostic readiness tests (DRTs) in multiple specialties to help learners prepare for national certification exams.
They partnered with Smooth Fusion to modernize their online diagnostic readiness tests for nurse practitioners. In just 30 days, we delivered a secure, LMS-integrated assessment platform with enhanced reporting and a better user experience—now supporting more than 120,000 sessions.
The Challenge
They recognized that their long-standing online assessment platform needed modernization. Key needs included:
- Seamless LMS integration via an LTI connection
- Secure protection of their proprietary test content
- Improved reporting, with national-average data and enhanced transparency
- Support for instant feedback, accessibility enhancements, and configurable timers
The Solution
Smooth Fusion delivered:
- A custom assessment platform built on Learnosity’s powerful, secure APIs (AWS backed)
- A smooth LMS experience with LTI integration for faculty and students
- Features like timers, distractor rationales, and automatic national-average analytics, all tailored to their unique specifications
The Result
A fully functioning MVP launched within 30 days
- Over 120,000 assessment sessions conducted since implementation
- Improved student and faculty experience with easier test access, enhanced integrity, and reduced administrative overhead (no manual content entry required)
As Dr. Barkley noted:
“Smooth Fusion made it very easy for us to make whatever edits we needed by tapping into the potential of Learnosity.”
The Impact
We did more than apply Learnosity’s toolset. We listened, customized, and enabled their growth. This allowed Barkley to continue offering high-value educational assessments with integrity, scalability, and flexibility.
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