Assess Learning

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Help students to understand the purpose of ungraded assessments, prepare for graded assessments, and how to apply feedback they receive on their evidence of learning.

Actionable Asynchronous Teaching Ideas

Next Steps

  1. Highlight what your Program Handbook says about assignments (e.g., late submissions)
  2. Give additional instructions, submission steps, and evaluation criteria explanations.
  3. Plan a grading system, including the use of eConestoga tools to provide feedback.
  4. Reach out to students who do not submit by the due date.

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Elan Paulson

Elan Paulson, PhD, has been an educator in Ontario's higher education system since 2004. Before joining Conestoga as a Teaching and Learning Consultant, Elan was on the executive team at eCampusOntario. She previously served as Program Director and as an instructor in professional education programs at Western University's Faculty of Education. With a Master's in Educational Technology, Elan specializes in technology-enabled and collaborative learning to support diverse learners. She has also conducted research on faculty participation in communities of practice for professional learning and self-care.