Alternative Assessments

About this session.

Session Overview

This workshop will explore the benefits of alternative assessments, offering strategies for designing assignments that encourage creativity, student engagement, and a deeper connection to course content through multimedia and technology.

Learning Goal

Alternative assignments focus on the student’s performance and quality of work completed, aligned with the course goals. Instead of tests, assignments can be designed to provide students with opportunities to use multimedia, technology, and other resources for their projects. The supports increasing student engagement, enabling greater attention to detail, encouraging creativity, and embracing challenge.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify a variety of alternative assessments
  • Summarize the benefits of alternative assessments
  • Compare methods of assessment based on outcomes

Meeting Details

Please find the updated monthly schedule & meeting details on our Professional Development Opportunities KB page.


Keywords:
Workshop, faculty development, professional development, training, software, applications, student training, IDC, Alternative Assessments 
Doc ID:
112200
Owned by:
Sharley K. in NDSU IT Knowledge Base
Created:
2021-07-08
Updated:
2025-06-06
Sites:
NDSU IT Knowledge Base