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Moving class assignments, tests and exams online may seem like a daunting task, much like herding cats. Luckily, that has been done - successfully! Keep in mind the learning objectives that you have ...

The concept of «Continuous Performance Assessments» (C.P.A.) may only be applied in course units which are assessed via session examinations or end-of-semester examinations. A continuous performance ...

Timed written examinations continue to dominate university assessment. In most professions, the need to recall and write down specific information from memory under timed conditions is rare. Yet every ...

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In less than three years, artificial intelligence technology has radically changed the assessment landscape. In this time, universities have taken various approaches, from outright banning the use of ...

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