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November 27, 2023

The Optional Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Assessments 

Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you considering inviting students to use generative artificial intelligence (genAI) in completing an assessment in your course? Is knowledge of genAI required for workplace preparation in your industry? Do you want students to learn about the ethical and critical use of genAI platforms? This post walks you through some of the questions you will need to consider in integrating...
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October 26, 2023

Proctoring Technologies for Tests & Exams

Reading Time: 4 minutesEffective test and exam proctoring is an important part of the work that we do as faculty to ensure integrity and create supportive spaces for students to participate in assessments. This guide will provide you with strategies and considerations for the use of technology in support of proctoring practices across the various modes of delivery at Conestoga. In-Person Proctoring During...
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September 28, 2023

Planning and Facilitating Effective Peer Assessment

Reading Time: 4 minutesPeer assessment, also called peer review, is an instructional approach that allows learners to consider, evaluate, and provide feedback on the level, value, or quality of the intellectual product of a peer (Topping, 1998). This guide is intended to support faculty with important considerations in making decisions and/or planning for incorporating peer assessment into their courses. Considerations for a Successful...
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July 26, 2023

Comprehension Checks

Reading Time: 7 minutesTeachers usually ask questions to check whether or not pupils understand what is being narrated to them. While this is an important reason for asking questions, we think that they should not be asked with the sole intention of controlling or ‘punishing’ the pupil, but rather with the aim of determining whether or not they are receiving all the help...
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April 20, 2023

Assessment Proctoring Software

Reading Time: 2 minutesConestoga licenses several assessment proctoring apps or software for use in in-person, sync online or asynchronous courses. In assessments using online quizzes built within eConestoga, one or more of these options may be used to support academic integrity during test taking. Remote proctoring apps represent one component of a culture of academic integrity and honesty and are ideally not used...
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April 20, 2021

Creating Clarity in Assignment Descriptions

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis teaching tip was prepared by Conestoga College’s Library Services department.  Help your students to understand their assignments and get started sooner by clearly defining the assessment and providing them with a transparent task list. Define Your Terms  One of the first things students look for in an assignment description is the type of paper they are expected to write. Although the assignment type is intended to provide insight about writing requirements...
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