In the age of AI, how does an instructor create engaging and authentic assessments to ensure students meet learning outcomes? Creating assignments that are scaffolded, meaningful, varied, and challenging but doable leads to authentic assessments that increase student engagement and motivation.
Scaffolded |
How to Structure and Sequence AssignmentsScaffolding assignments includes breaking down large projects into smaller tasks and providing structure and support during each of those tasks. By doing this, students aren’t overwhelmed and learn how to tackle large problems. Example |
Meaningful |
How to Make Assignments MeaningfulGiving students choices regarding topics or how to present information can make an assignment meaningful for them. Moreover, connecting a project to a real-world issue and having students problem solve is a great way make assessments meaningful. |
Varied |
How to Vary AssignmentsUsing Backward Design, instructors can start with the course objectives and create a variety of assignments consisting of formative (low stakes) and summative (high stakes) assessments. |
Challenging
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How to Create Challenging but Doable AssignmentsWhen tasks are “challenging but doable,” students enter a flow state of productivity (Gee, 2005). With proper support and feedback, they feel motivated by the small achievements that progress towards a larger goal. |
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