Introduction to Creating Effective Assessments In-Person / Online

This hybrid workshop introduces educators to core strategies for designing effective assessments that support student learning and course goals. Participants will explore various types of assessments, evaluate their alignment with learning objectives, and compare approaches based on course context, including discipline, size, and level. The session will also address the emerging role of generative AI in assessment design, offering insights into both challenges and opportunities in today’s evolving educational landscape.

Upon completion of this learning experience, participants will be able to:

identify various assessments strategies and their types
evaluate whether various assessment types are aligned with a course's objectives
compare different assessment strategies based on course discipline, size, level, and goals
describe the role of generative AI in assessment design.

The in-person location for this session is the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Please join us in the Main Library, Room W207. For directions to W207, please visit the Room Locations page..

Date:: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time:: 9:00am - 11:00am
Time Zone:: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:: CTLI Rm W207 (Main Library, 2 West)
Audience:: Educator Network Future Faculty In-Class Educators
Categories:: Educator Onboarding Evaluation & Assessment Online Session Special Topics Synchronous Session

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