What is it? Traditional assessments, such as written exams, are often held up in opposition to authentic assessments, which align more closely with skills that graduates would be expected to demonstrate in the working world. A video assessment can take many forms: students could record and narrate their solution to a problem (Allain, 2017); record […]
What is it? Padlet is best thought of as a digital equivalent of an online bulletin board. It is a versatile tool for education. Not only can students make posts and comments, but they can also attach documents, images, and recordings (audio or video). In August 2023, Padlet added the ability to include a multiple […]
What is it? A backchannel exists in contrast to a frontchannel. The frontchannel is discussion managed by an instructor, while a backchannel comprises the unmanaged notes and whispers students may use in class. Digital backchannels are a compromise between these two modalities. They are supervised by the instructor, but may run in parallel with a […]