Re-imagining University Assessment in a Digital World

This book explores how assessment can be refreshed and redesigned in the digital landscape, considering the potential of technology to contribute to mainstream assessment practice. It provides a deep and unique consideration of assessments' contribution to the technology-mediated higher education sector, covering contemporary notions of 'assessment for learning, measurement, and the roles of peer and self within assessment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book delves into the critical exploration of how assessment can be revitalized and reimagined in the ever-evolving digital landscape. It unveils a multitude of exciting possibilities for assessments that actively contribute to dynamic learning experiences. However, there exists a significant gap between assessment and technology, with assessment designers often failing to harness the full potential of digital opportunities. At the same time, digital innovators may inadvertently rely on outdated models of higher education assessment that are no longer in line with best practices. This cognitive disconnect presents a timely opportunity to examine how technology can best complement and enhance mainstream assessment practices.

To address this gap, the book brings together a distinguished panel of international experts who offer a profound and distinctive examination of the role of assessments in the technology-mediated higher education sector. Their treatment of assessment encompasses contemporary notions such as "assessment for learning," "measurement," and the evolving roles of peer and self-assessment. Furthermore, the book's perspective on educational technology is expansive, encompassing gaming, learning analytics, and new media. The interplay between these two realms presents a rich tapestry of opportunities, challenges, and exemplars.

As a comprehensive reference for best practices, this book serves as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and assessment professionals. It also serves as a catalyst for future thinking, guiding the development of new conceptualizations, designs, and implementations of assessment that are tailored to the digital age. By bridging the gap between assessment and technology, this book empowers educators to embrace the transformative power of digital tools and methodologies, ensuring that assessment remains relevant, effective, and inclusive in an ever-changing educational landscape.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030419585
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020