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Designing Alternative Assessments

Oct 24, 2024 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Registration Deadline: Oct 24, 2024 10:00 AM



Do assessments always have to look like papers, reports, presentations, or exams? What skills can be built and demonstrated through social media posts, website design, or performance? This workshop explores the process of designing rigorous and engaging alternative assessments to help get your students excited about your course material, give them chances to develop a wider range of communication skills, and promote creative thinking.

Presenter: Lisa Aikman

Note: Registration closes by 10:00 AM on October 24th, 2024


This session qualifies as a Future Prof credit towards the Western Certificate in University Teaching & Learning.


Future Prof Series Description
These interactive seminars for future professors and professionals provide valuable insight into teaching and career-strategies across the disciplines. The workshops in this series are constantly evolving to meet the current interests of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.