Meaningful Making

Episode 12: Assessment Strategies for Maker Courses

Episode Summary

Originally recorded on May 5, 2018, we are pleased to share a recent webinar led by Daniel Schermele with several FabLearn Fellows in a conversation about assessment strategies for maker courses.

Episode Notes

We are pleased to share a recent webinar led by Daniel Schermele with several FabLearn Fellows in a conversation about assessment strategies for maker courses. 

The conversation included:

• Intent of assessment / why do we teach specific content
• Types of assessments
• Backwards planning vs. self-determined education
• Why do we assess? Accountability or just part of an antiquated educational system?
• What should we be assessing? Standards vs. skills. Knowledge vs. Information
• How do we assess?
• Using a product as assessment (when the process is really what’s important)
• Testing
• Individual vs. team