Topic outline

  • Day 3: Introduction to Authentic Assessment


    • D3S1: Introduction to Authentic Assessment (Prof Asha Kanwar)

      Please follow the presentation during the morning session delivered by Prof Asha Kanwar. For your convenience and reference download the presentation below.

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      Kanwar, A. (2025). Assessment File
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    • D3S2: Designing Authentic Assessment (Andrew Moore)

      In this session, we will have a go at designing and building some online assessments using the Moodle tools and some 3rd party online apps. What does authentic assessment look like in a Blended Learning setting. 


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      Herrington, J. (2002). Authentic Assessment (How to Video) Page
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      Indiana Univ. Bloomington. (nd). Authentic Assessment URL
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    • D3S3: Examples of Authentic Assessment (Andrew Moore)

      Reflect: Think of your own course(s). What have you done in the past which IS an example of Authentic Assessment? Describe your assessment in the forum. Then have a look at what others have volunteered. Reply to at least two posts either to ask for more information or to endorse their ideas.

      Create: Using The GRASPS model that is explained in the presentation either refine the example used above or create a new authentic assessment task for your subject. Share your new authentic task with the workshop participants in the forum.



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      Examples of Authentic Assessment Forum
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    • D3S4: Assessment Tools (Investigation)

      In this session we will investigate what free online tools can be used to create your assessment. Each has its own characteristics and could be used in different ways. In groups of four,

      1. Select one of the tools identified in the page below. 
      2. Sign up for a free account if that is possible. 
      3. Try out the tool, and 
      4. Prepare a report back to the workshop to inform your peers as to the pros and cons of the tool you investigated.

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      Free online formative assessment tools Page
    • D3S5: VR/AR/MR/XR and AI (Investigation)

      In this session we will investigate the role of virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed realities and XR. We will also look at how AI is changing the way we develop blended learning.

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      AR / VR Applications Page
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      AUDA NEPAD. (2024). Transforming Africa's Education using AR URL