The 21st Century Classroom Has Changed... Has Our Assessment?
Abstract
Our students and classrooms have changed significantly in the last few years. Technology has reshaped how we teach and learn. Artificial intelligence is changing how students engage with information. At the same time, higher education classrooms continue to bring together learners with different experiences, expectations and approaches to learning. So, has the way we assess learning kept pace? This session takes a closer look at what assessment can look like in today’s higher education classroom, with a focus on authentic assessment and intentional course design. We’ll consider how assessment can move beyond simply measuring what students remember and instead create opportunities for students to apply what they know in meaningful ways. The session will also explore the opportunities and challenges AI brings to assessment along with practical considerations for designing courses that support a multigenerational classroom and encourage student engagement. Whether you are rethinking an existing assessment or starting from scratch, this session offers ideas and strategies for taking a more intentional approach to assessment in the 21st century classroom.
