After completing the course participants will be able to…

• write learning outcomes and use constructive alignment as a course planning tool.
• adapt their learning outcomes and assessment design to address AI.
• explain the terms formative and summative assessment and integrate these concepts into their own course design.
• use simple methods for self / peer / teacher assessment in synchronous and asynchronous phases.
• take into consideration basic legal requirements that impact course planning and assessment and explain the grading system at the University of Vienna.

Assessment is a much broader term than merely studying for, and teaching to, an exam. During a learning process assessment informs teachers as well as students about what, how much and how well students are learning. Assessment allows teachers and students to intervene during the course if needed. In other words, if students know what they need to improve on – based on an empirical basis instead of relying on assumptions –, they can act accordingly. Thus, assessment is considered to be a bridge between teaching and learning that not only improves learning but fosters independent learning.

In this course we will first work on writing learning outcomes and using the concept of constructive alignment as a course planning tool for courses that you are currently teaching or plan to teach in the future. Secondly, we will discuss the impact of AI on assessment and how to focus on the learning process rather than products.

• Interactive input phases 
• Individual work phases
• Small group exercises
• Plenary discussions

The 4-hour course will take place online. Additionally, there is an option to do an individual coaching session.

Total workload: 4h (+ coaching)

+ optional coaching (If you would like to take advantage of this optional offer, please make an appointment directly with the course facilitator.)