Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2017

In fact, when the option between taking a course online or in-person is provided, studies show students are more likely to stay in college. This issue arises because many faculty that choose to teach online refuse to do so if they can’t rely on the same methods of assessment that they use in their in-person courses.

Exams 167

Exams Lecturing Authentic Assessment Blended Courses 167

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

She recalled one instructor who told her that 11 students in her class of 35 turned in the exact same assignment using materials from Course Hero, a website where students can share and access course study materials. Faculty can also give students practice exams so they can see how they’re doing, Millet suggested.

Academic Integrity 151

Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 151

Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

Students might attend a field trip, using their phones to capture images that support a topic of study. When I taught high school English, I used summative assessment results as part of data talks with students. An authentic assessment in middle school might involve a cross curricular project, such as designing a community garden.

Authentic Assessment 126

Authentic Assessment Game-Based Learning Learning Evaluation 126

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2018

Among them: authentic assessments, teacher agency and what he calls the “PEAK” principles that thriving students embody. Is there one case study or school that comes to the top of your mind? If you just study something, cram for an exam, maybe power up with some Adderall, you might get a great exam score.

Education 117

Education Schools Exams Intelligence 117