Authentic Assessment Discussions Feedback 
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 12, 2023
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. This can be discussed for each assessment depending on its specifications.
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 12, 2023
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. This can be discussed for each assessment depending on its specifications.
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Edsurge
MARCH 20, 2024
What that skill looks like is brainstorming lots of different ideas, evaluating those ideas, designing and iterating, getting feedback, collaborating and sharing ideas effectively. If it's really easy for your students to cheat and get an A on your assessment, is that an authentic assessment?
eSchool News
APRIL 3, 2025
Research indicates that authentic assessments, which apply classroom learning to real-world contexts, can significantly increase student engagement and minimize cheating. Research supports the use of formative assessments–ongoing checks for understanding that provide both teachers and students with timely feedback.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 30, 2018
One particular headache we hear often is how LMSs have been admin-centered and designed to streamline back-end operations like course scheduling, curriculum management, grading, and online discussion boards. We are now beginning to see a move toward LMSs that are more collaborative, student-focused and faculty-centered.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 27, 2021
Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 23, 2021
In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker.
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