EDTC 514 - Jumpstarting Online Assessments

As the move to online learning becomes more prevalent, traditional elements of instruction must also find their way into the online space. Moving assessments online provides a wealth of opportunity to empower student learning, but it presents specific challenges as well.

In this course, you’ll examine how to effectively map out, design, and leverage a range of assessment types to maximize student learning over the course of a unit. Using educational technology tools, you can develop authentic formative and summative assessments, while tracking students’ progress to inform future instruction. Additionally, you’ll gain strategies for offering timely, meaningful feedback that fits the format and medium you’re working in. Finally, you’ll learn how to design online assessments that follow the best practices of accessibility to provide an equitable experience for all learners.

By incorporating dynamic, engaging online assessment into your class, you will be able to help your students navigate the online learning space and achieve the same standards as a face-to-face classroom.