Thursday, October 21
11:15 AM-12:15 PM
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Palms Ballroom C

Authentic Assessment through an Online Professional Conference

Brief Paper ID: 30670
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    Ellen Hoffman
    Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa
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    Curtis Ho
    Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa
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    Michael Menchaca
    Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa

Abstract: Authentic assessment has been proposed as a means to connect learning with practice and develop a commitment to life-long learning. Technology has been central in moving learning opportunities beyond the classroom door. In this case study, the use of an international online professional conference is used as a culminating experience in an educational technology graduate program. The paper provides the rationale for the use of a real-world conference, the scaffolds required to support student success in the endeavor, and feedback from faculty and students on the learning impacts of virtual conference participation. In particular, the assessment not only improves the quality of student work but establishes a foundation for continuing participation in professional communities.

Presider: Jonas Schulte, University of Paderborn, Heinz-Nixdorf-Institute

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