Join the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center on Thursday, June 6, for an immersive and dynamic day focused on new approaches to
assessment. The remote, full-day workshop series will delve into various topics, including
the art of designing engaging video and digital story assignments; harnessing the
power of ePortfolios to showcase student learning; exploring how to incorporate AI
engineering into assessments for deeper learning and student engagement; and crafting
assignments that foster digital literacy, creativity, communication, collaboration,
and presentation skills.
Through interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and collaborative discussions,
participants will gain practical insights and actionable techniques to enrich their
teaching practices and enhance student learning outcomes. By the end of the series,
participants should be able to:
- Summarize the principles of authentic assessment and its importance in fostering deeper
student engagement and learning - Develop alternative authentic assessment strategies tailored to their specific courses
and disciplines, integrating principles of digital literacy, creativity, communication,
collaboration, and presentation skills - Design effective video and digital story assignments that align with course objectives
and promote creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills - Create and assess ePortfolio assignments that support the development of digital literacy
skills and showcase student learning progress - Incorporate AI prompt engineering in assessments for deeper learning and student engagement.
Session Schedule
Welcome and Overview of Authentic Assessment
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
In this session, we will discuss authentic assessment principles and practices, exploring
how to design assessments that authentically reflect real-world skills and competencies
while enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.Â
Register for the Authentic Assessment Overview.
Integrating Digital Storytelling into Dynamic Assessments
10 – 11 a.m.
In this interactive session, participants will discover innovative approaches to incorporating
video elements into their assessments. Learn how to design compelling assignments
that harness the power of storytelling and visual communication to engage students
and promote critical thinking, creativity, and effective digital literacy skills.
Register for the Digital Storytelling Workshop.
ePortfolio and Creative Multimedia Assignments
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
This session will focus on incorporating digital literacy skill development into existing
courses by creating a multimedia assignment using Adobe Creative Cloud. First, we
will discuss a process, including a prompt and rubric, for replacing an assignment
with an Adobe Express assignment. Then, we will explore how students can display their
work and promote themselves using Adobe Portfolio.
Register for the ePortfolio Workshop.
Gradescope Demo Led by Professor Jason Hemann
1 – 2 p.m.
This session will provide insights into the practical application of Gradescope, an
online platform for grading exams and assignments that allows instructors to upload
assessments in various formats, such as PDFs, and then grade them digitally. Associate
Professor Jason Hemann, Ph.D., will share his firsthand experience using Gradescope’s
technology to simplify and improve the grading process for electronic and handwritten
assessments. Topics covered will include AI-assisted answer grouping, a best-in-class
speedy grading system, flexible and dynamic rubrics, seamless Canvas integration,
and unified course management across multiple sections.
Register for the Gradescope Demo.
Harnessing AI Prompt Engineering in Assessments
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
In this session, participants will learn how AI can revolutionize assessment design,
fostering deeper learning and increased student engagement. We will discuss how AI
technologies can be used to craft prompts that challenge students to think critically,
apply knowledge, and demonstrate mastery of complex concepts.
Register for the AI Prompt Engineering Workshop.
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