Viva Voce
What is it? A viva voce is an oral examination which can be either in-person or online. Generally, it is associated with a research project such as a thesis/dissertation. This […]
Video Creation/Film Making
What is it? This form of assessment involves students producing a video either individually or as part of a group. It can be used in a variety of different ways. […]
Research Project
What is it? Students can work individually or as a group to investigate a selected topic or a topic of their choosing. Research projects allow for a thorough investigation into […]
Podcast
What is it? Podcasts can be used as a form of assessment as an alternative to presentations and videos, they produced as an audio discussion format. Students work as part […]
Online Discussion Forum
What is it? Students are assessed based on their contributions to an online discussion for example, with their peers; this could be hosted on a virtual learning environment (VLE). The […]
Interview
What is it? There are many applications for interviews in assessment. They can be used as a mock interview to prepare students for professional interviews and as a tool to […]
Concept Mapping
What is it? A concept map is a visual representation of knowledge. The process enables students to organize and structure information and the relationships between them. This may be done […]
Abstract
What is it? An “Abstract” is a form of assessment which refers to a written summary or concise representation of a more extensive academic work, such as a research paper, […]
Designing Online Assessment. Solutions that are Rigorous, Trusted, Flexible and Scalable.
The report is the outcome of a Special Interest Group (SIG) on Online Assessment, representing 17 EADTU member institutions. The mission of the group is to share members’ local expertise […]
Open Book Exams (OBE) – A guide for students
This guide explains what Open Book Exams are and what students should do to prepare for them. It advises students on what they should do in order to prepare for […]
