More online exams with hands-on activities

1. Hands-on online assessments for career readiness

Online exams using tradition questions, like multiple-choice, may take a back seat to hands-on authentic assessments in 2023 because almost 90% of students consider learning job competencies as an important part of educational success*.

These hands-on authentic assessments are a great fit because students have to demonstrate their ability to complete real job tasks they may encounter at work.

Examples of online authentic assessment activities:

• Handwritten: Chemistry students complete handwritten calculus math problems or an essay explaining the Law of Conservation of Mass. • Software use: Accounting students prepare a balance sheet in Excel or a tax return in QuickBooks. • Virtual demonstrations: Nursing students demonstrate how to take blood pressure. • Virtual presentation: MBA students present their capstone project. • Open-book: Use of specific text books and/or access to certain website and online resources.

It’s important to note that you’ll need to use a combination of LMS settings, online proctoring tools, and student accommodations to effectively offer authentic assessments in an online environment.

90%

Of students consider learning real job competencies as an important part of educational success.

*Instructure. (2022). State of Student Success & Engagement in Higher Education.

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