Creating Authentic Assessments Webinar

Authentic assessments require the transfer of knowledge and skills into real-world situations to both measure and motivate student learning. When students are bored with the work they are asked to do, they superficially read texts, casually execute procedures, and cursorily explain their thinking. If students do not experience flow and do not regularly work in the zone of proximal development, they become acculturated to boredom and overwhelmed by the endless litany of discrete assignments. This detachment makes it increasingly difficult for students to retain learning after the lesson, unit, or year is over, and harder for teachers to improve student performance.

How do we meaningfully build these assessments into the curriculum, mindful of the emphasis on Common Core and the current overloading of the curriculum? How do we evaluate them, mindful of the emphasis on 21st century skills and integration of technology?  This webinar will explore the key tenets of authentic assessments and rubric design that will be paired with models developed at the local and state levels. In addition, there will be a set of “how to” recommendations as well as identification of possible misconceptions or missteps to avoid. This work inspires teachers and students alike because they see the application of learning, the need for collaboration, and the power of revision to complete a quality product.