Authentic assessment in higher education and the role of digital creative technologies
Authentic assessment in higher education and the role of digital creative technologies is a joint Times Higher Education and Adobe report that provides university educators and leaders with key insights into the benefits of authentic assessment of learners, and how digital creative technologies can further empower both learners and faculty to innovate authentic assessment practices.
Using a combination of desk-based research, expert faculty interviews and student interviews, this report showcases the positive impact that digital authentic assessment can have on learner autonomy and creativity, as well as transformative pedagogic practices in the teaching environment. In the context of advancing artificial intelligence tools, the report also elicits expert opinion on the potential challenges that lay ahead for authentic assessment, offering recommendations on how to embed authenticity in the curriculum and realise student and staff potential
