Authentic Assessments for Every Discipline: Engaging Techniques That Reflect Real-World Learning
Thursday, March 13 at 12pm ET
Authentic assessments are key to preparing students for real-world challenges by evaluating their ability to apply knowledge in practical, professional contexts. This session will show how AI can streamline the creation of authentic tasks, analyze student responses, and provide personalized feedback. Leave with actionable strategies and AI tips to design assessments that not only measure learning but also mirror the demands students will face after graduation.
Speakers
Dr. Charlotte de Araujo
Assistant Professor, York University
Charlotte de Araujo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at York University, where she teaches large lecture courses. She uses iClicker to engage students and prepare them for assessments in innovative ways.
Dr. Jill Dahlman
Associate Professor of English, California Northstate University
Dr. Jill Dahlman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at California Northstate University College of Health Sciences, specializing in composition pedagogies and student self-efficacy in the first-year composition classroom. Her research interests include service-learning pedagogies, and the rhetoric of the Cold War era, particularly focusing on protest songs, comic books, and Star Trek. With a dedication to innovative teaching methods and a commitment to fostering student growth, Dr. Dahlman's scholarly pursuits reflect her passion for empowering students and exploring the intersections of composition, rhetoric, and popular culture.
Troy Joseph
Economist, Economic Analysis Directorate, Environment Canada, Carleton University
Troy Joseph combines his background in government and academia to make macroeconomics and microeconomics accessible to business students. Known for his innovative use of learning technology, he helps students apply economic concepts to real-world challenges with confidence.
Links for Session
Resources for Authentic Assessments
Messier, N. (2022). “Authentic Assessments.“ Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence at the University of Illinois Chicago. Retrieved [March 5, 2025] from https://teaching.uic.edu/resources/teaching-guides/assessment-grading-practices/authentic-assessments/
peerScholar
peerScholar software https://www.peerscholar.com/
Paré, D. and Joordens, S. (2023). peerScholar (Version: 3.12.0) [peer feedback software]. https://app.peerscholar.com
Details about peerScholar in this article:
Paré, D.E. and Joordens, S. (2008), Peering into large lectures: examining peer and expert mark agreement using peerScholar, an online peer assessment tool. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 24: 526-540. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2008.00290.x
Resources for using AI to create questions
Creating an iClicker Account to access AI Question Creator
Bluestone, Marisa. (2024). Macmillan Learning Combines Pedagogy and AI to Launch the New iClicker AI Question Creator. https://community.macmillanlearning.com/t5/press-release/macmillan-learning-combines-pedagogy-and-ai-to-launch-the-new/ba-p/19884
Turnitin’s AI content checker https://www.turnitin.com/solutions/topics/ai-writing/