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  • INTRODUCTION TO INNOVATIVEASSESSMENTS


    Introduction

    Innovative assessment refers to the modern methods and approaches used to evaluate learners, moving beyond traditional testing formats. Understanding its significance requires a look into the historical evolution of educational assessments, highlighting the continuous need for innovation and adaptation in the way we measure learning outcomes.

    Learning Outcomes:

    Completing this topic will enable you to:

    1.       Define what constitutes an innovative assessment.

    2.       Explain the historical evolution of educational assessments and appreciate the need for innovation.


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  • REAL WORLD AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS


    Real-world Authentic Assessments

    Authentic assessments emphasize tasks that mirror real-world challenges, allowing students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in practical situations. Recognizing the key features of these assessments is crucial, as it underscores the importance of providing learners with opportunities to apply their understanding in contexts that reflect genuine real-world scenarios.

    Learning Outcomes:

    Completing this topic will enable you to:

    1.      identify the key features of authentic assessments.

    2.      explain the significance of implementing authentic assessments in real-world contexts.


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  • TECHNOLOGY IN INNOVATIVE ASSESSMENTS


    Technology in Innovative Assessments

    Technology, particularly advancements like AI, plays a transformative role in innovative assessments, offering new methods to evaluate learners' capabilities. Additionally, the integration of AR/VR technologies promises to elevate the assessment experience, providing immersive and interactive environments that can offer deeper insights into a student's proficiency and understanding.

    Learning Outcomes:

    Completing this topic will enable you to:

    1. identify the applications of AI in assessments. 

    2. evaluate the potential of AR/VR technologies in enhancing the assessment experience.

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  • ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS


    Ethical Considerations

    Ethical considerations in assessments encompass the paramount importance of data privacy and security, ensuring that individuals' information is protected and used appropriately. Additionally, it's crucial to address the ethical implications of fairness and inclusivity, ensuring that innovative assessments provide equal opportunities and do not inadvertently disadvantage any group or individual.

    Learning Outcomes:

    By the end of the topic, you should be able to:

    1.       identify the ethical considerations surrounding data privacy and security in assessments.

    2.       explain the ethical implications of fairness and inclusivity in innovative assessments.


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  • DESIGNING REAL-WORLD ASSESSMENTS


    Designing Real-world Assessments

    Learning Outcomes

    By end of this topic, you should be able to:

    1. differentiate models used in assessment design.
    2. explain how to adapt assessments to suit various real-world scenarios.


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  • IMPLEMENTING AND TRACKING COMPETENCIES


    Implementing and Tracking Competencies



    Learning Outcomes

    By end of this lesson, you should be able to:

    1. identify different tools and platforms for competency tracking.
    2. apply different tools and platforms for competency tracking.
    3. explain how to set up monitoring and feedback mechanisms in real-world assessments.


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  • EVALUATING INNOVATIVE ASSESSMENTS


    Evaluating Innovative Assessments



    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

    1.       apply quantitative metrics to evaluate assessments.

    2.       explain how to use qualitative methods for a more holistic evaluation of assessments.


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  • CREATING YOUR OWN ASSESSMENT PROGRAM


    Creating Your Own Assessment Program

    "Creating Your Own Assessment Program" equips students with the skills and knowledge to design a customized assessment program suited for specific real-world scenarios. Through this topic, students will not only learn how to initiate and implement their assessment program but also reflect on its effectiveness and areas for improvement.


    Learning Outcomes

    By end of this topic, students would be able to:

    1. Design an assessment program tailored to a specific real-world context.
    2. Evaluate the effectiveness of their executed assessment program and identify areas of improvement.


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