Alternative Assessments in Virtual and Blended Learning for NNES Learners
Instructors are faced with new challenges related to evaluation in a virtual learning environment. In current teaching contexts, technology mediates assessment and AI-proctored testing is proving to be increasingly problematic. In a blended learning context, faculty may want to incorporate alternative assessments, including:
Collaborative testing,
Portfolio based assessment, and
Non-traditional digital projects.
This session aims to provide examples and resources for faculty who want to integrate new assessment tools into their classroom or adjust existing assessments to be more equitable and inclusive.
(Please note: This event was rescheduled from Thursday, April 22)
Click here to join in Zoom | Meeting ID: 213 990 1134 | Passcode: 888888
Faculty Webinar Series
Lessons from the Learner-centered Classroom: Instructor Expectations and English Language Learner Performance
Presented by Lauren MacKenzie, Academic Learning Specialist, Writing Centre and Academic Communication
These interactive, one-hour sessions are designed to provide faculty with classroom practices that will enhance the participation and engagement of non-native-English speaking students (NNESS). These sessions will address current challenges facing Saint Mary’s University faculty in blended, distance, and in-person classes. Each session is based in theories of Second Language Acquisition, including:
Learner engagement and motivation;
Universal Design for Learning (UDL); and
Social justice and accessibility
The sessions are stand alone; faculty and staff are invited to join at any time in the series.
If you have any questions about these sessions,
please contact Lauren: Lauren.McKenzie@smu.ca
