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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

Only this way can we ensure that the assessment is achieving its intended purpose, which is to get students closer to the intended learning outcomes. To this end, developing authentic assessment tasks might be the most effective approach for educators. She obtained her PhD in chemistry education from Bremen University/Germany.

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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

Only this way can we ensure that the assessment is achieving its intended purpose, which is to get students closer to the intended learning outcomes. To this end, developing authentic assessment tasks might be the most effective approach for educators. She obtained her PhD in chemistry education from Bremen University/Germany.

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What School Could Be—and What Education Investors Get Wrong

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An Ivy League-educated philanthropist, who built his wealth from a career in technology, decides to champion education as his next cause—under the belief that today’s schools are not adequately preparing the next generation for the future. Does this sound familiar? We’re not talking about Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg.

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