EDUTLKEM2402 - CME/CMLE - Educator’s Toolkit Virtual Workshop Series: Assessment: Measuring Success, Engaging Learners, and Beyond-EDUTLKEM2402

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This educational webinar explores innovative methods for engaging learners using assessments. Hosts Erin Odegaard, a lab coordinator and educator, and Dr. Kristin Pazivento, an assistant professor and director of academic assessment, address common myths surrounding assessments, emphasizing that they should be continuous, inclusive, and collaboratively designed. They distinguish between formative (ongoing) and summative (final) assessments, advocating for varied approaches like gamification, social media, podcasts, and virtual reality to enhance learning. Specific examples include creating memes for comprehension, using AI for generating case studies, and interactive exercises like Jeopardy or scavenger hunts. Additionally, they highlight the importance of adapting assessment tactics based on student feedback and evolving needs, stressing that assessment is not just about grades but also about enhancing the educational process. The webinar underscores that assessments can and should be fun and enriching, breaking away from traditional methods while incorporating modern tools and technologies for a more engaging and effective learning environment.

Keywords

innovative methods

engaging learners

assessments

formative assessments

summative assessments

gamification

virtual reality

student feedback

educational technology