Exam Alternatives

Four steps to creating learner-centered assessments: identify purpose, identify learning levels, select assessments, and build assessments. Includes¡­

A large collection of resources on ePortfolios.

Topics include: concept mapping, learning logs, authentic testing, the transition from memorization to analysis; the lab practical; exams as learning¡­

A list of exam and paper alternatives organized by purpose and performance level and guiding questions to assist faculty to determine the types of¡­

A summary of high-impact practices that research suggests increase rates of student retention and student engagement.

Reviews ways that alternative assessments, also known as authentic assessments, can be used to improve student learning.

Alternatives may be advantageous to promote student learning and be more authentic means of students demonstrating what they have learned at the¡­

Faculty and student perspectives on the benefits of e-Portfolios.

A journal to ¡°encourage the study of practices and pedagogies associated with ePortfolio in educational settings.¡±

An overview of e-Portfolios, a sample rubric for evaluating e-portfolios, examples of e-Portfolios, and additional resources.