In this series of screencasts we look at the key elements of assessment. We will guide you through the most important information for designing high-quality assessments for your course units.
The first screencast gives a general introduction to assessment. The remaining three screencasts focus on the quality characteristics transparency, reliability and validity. Discover why these characteristics are important and how to focus on them. Examples and practical recommendations for improving your assessment practice are covered.
Each screencast is independent. So you decide which video to watch (and when).
Introduction
What, when, why and how to assess?
Screencast 7’01”
Transparency
How do you make it clear to your students how the assessment of your course unit is structured? What information should you give them?
Screencast 3’57”
Reliability
How do you ensure that your assessments are consistent? How do you eliminate random error and measurement error in your assessments?
Screencast 6’09”
Validity
How do you ensure that your assessment measures what it is supposed to measure? How do you ensure that your assessment is aligned with the pre-defined competences of your course unit?
Screencast 11’59”
