Technologies to Support Assessment

With the advent of Web 2.0 nearly 20 years ago, in conjunction with the evolution of AI apps, there is a never-ending range of educational technology tools to use for assessment. Here is a list to kick start your thinking:

• Websites, blogs and online journals for formative and summative assessment such as the use of Blogger, WordPress, Wix, Weebly, Squarespace
• Portfolios to capture student reflections and record and demonstrate professional practice capabilities, often created using a website tool
• Rich Media Artefacts (video, audio, animation) modelled on the products of the profession using educational technology tools such as PowToons, Voicethread, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, AI apps such as Synthesia (video), Dalle-E-2 (Images)

Case Study

Digital Citizenship in Education (group assessment).

This case study describes an approach to a group assessment applied at the Masters degree level for practising educators who are extending their qualifications. The process, related technologies, student participation modes and expected outcomes are described in the artefact below. The assessment design provides an experiential, contextual, authentic and engaging task ensuring professional and practice-based learning outcomes.

Above all it aligns with the HyFlex attributes shared in this eBook:

• Choice: Group membership, topic/theme, group and individual artefact design approach and tool selection
• Flat Learning: Emphasis on peer-to-peer learning across time zones and modes prompting creative communication and collaboration approaches
• Accessibility: Selection of digital tools to ensure smooth communication and effective co-creation of artefacts