{"id":39402,"date":"2021-08-11T09:55:23","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T13:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/?page_id=39402"},"modified":"2025-10-31T11:20:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:20:57","slug":"assessments-and-exams-considerations-for-change","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/teaching-learning-and-pedagogy\/assessments-and-exams-considerations-for-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Assessments and Exams: Considerations for Change"},"content":{"rendered":"<p aria-level=\"3\">This page outlines considerations for identifying options for assessment, particularly in online courses. Additional resources and information is available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/teachingresources\/assessing-student-work\/\">main assessment page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Purpose of Assessment\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assessment activities are a key component of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">any<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">course and is especially important in the online environment. Relevant assessment activities\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">provide opportunities<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for students to meaningfully engage with course materials and demonstrate progress and fulfillment of learning outcomes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assessments allow students to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Practice applying knowledge and skills<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Engage with course content<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in a meaningful way<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Receive feedback on their learning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reflect on their learning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assessments allow instructors to:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Create opportunities for students to practice skills and apply knowledge<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">See evidence of student <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">progress and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">engagement with course material<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Determine where students might be struggling with course material<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide relevant <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and timely <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">feedback based on how students have demonstrated their learning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"4\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Should be Assessed?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assessment activities should always align with course learning outcomes. This includes not just the course content, but also the type and depth of learning you hope students will achieve. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s important to focus on the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tasks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> students are to perform and the skills required, as well as the content. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When Should Assessment Happen?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The most effective approach to assessment is to include low stakes assessment activities throughout the course in addition to summative assessments, such as final exams and assignments.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0In online learning environments, low stakes assessment activities are an important way for students to practice using specific tools and skills required for online learning and should be included early on in the course. Assessments can also be linked to build upon one another. The table below describes some of the many options available for assessment activities that can be included in the online environment. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Formats and Tools for Online Assessment Activities<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 166px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25.9649%; height: 22px;\"><strong>Type of Assessment Activity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.7018%; height: 22px;\"><strong>Online Format and Tools<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;\"><strong>Resources Available\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25.964912280701757%; height: 24px;\">Written and other types of assignments<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.70175438596492%; height: 24px;\">The Brightspace quiz activity can be configured to accept long or short answer questions. Students can also submit written work via the assignment activity in Brightspace.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%; height: 24px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/quizzes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brightspace Quiz Guide\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/creating-assignments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brightspace Assignment Activity Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25.964912280701757%; height: 24px;\">Projects<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.70175438596492%; height: 24px;\">The Assignment activity in Brightspace can allow almost any file type, permitting students to upload materials like PowerPoint files, video and audio recordings, and images of handwritten text, diagrams or equations.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%; height: 24px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/creating-assignments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brightspace Assignment Activity Guide\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25.964912280701757%; height: 24px;\">Presentations<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.70175438596492%; height: 24px;\">Students can submit recorded presentations by creating or uploading an existing video in Brightspace using Personal Capture and KMS Go apps available to everyone at Carleton.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%; height: 24px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/capture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Capture: Screen recording tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/capture\/kaltura-video-assignment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student video assignments\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25.964912280701757%; height: 24px;\">Student portfolios<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.70175438596492%; height: 24px;\">cuPortfolio is fully integrated into Brightspace and allows students to create rich ePortfolios documenting their work throughout a course or program.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%; height: 24px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cuPortfolio support\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25.964912280701757%; height: 24px;\">Oral exams, interviews<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.70175438596492%; height: 24px;\">Synchronous web conferencing tools can be used to hold oral exams, interviews or other types of real-time presentations and interactions.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%; height: 24px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/capture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kaltura Capture Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/educational-technology\/web-conferencing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Web Conferencing Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25.964912280701757%; height: 24px;\">Tests and quizzes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.70175438596492%; height: 24px;\">Quizzes and tests can be directly translated into an online format using the Brightspace quiz tool. The quiz tool supports a wide variety of question types (written, multiple choice, fill in the blanks, matching and many others) and can be configured in a variety of ways, including specific availability and time limits, accommodations for students who require them, settings to support academic integrity, and more.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%; height: 24px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/quizzes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brightspace Quiz Guide\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic Integrity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are many opportunities in online courses to promote and ensure academic integrity as part of your assessment activities. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communicate with your students about <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the nature and importance of academic integrity: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Familiarize yourself and your students with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/secretariat\/wp-content\/uploads\/Academic-Integrity-Policy-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Carleton\u2019s Academic Integrity Policy<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Openly discuss the importance and value of students completing their <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">own <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">work as an integral part of the learning process<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure your students understand your expectations, including <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">properly citing sources, not falsifying or modifying results<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and when collaborating with classmates is appropriate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide students with opportunities to practice key skills, such as citation<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, research and documentation, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">before they complete significant projects or assessments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Design assessment activities <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in a way that promotes academic integrity:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Have students explain their work as part of the assignment \u2013 this provides evidence that they have understood the material<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Linked assignments give students an opportunity to break large projects down into smaller tasks and get feedback along the way<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Implement settings in online quizzes and tests to reduce the potential for cheating, such as using question banks and randomiz<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ation, time limits<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and other measures<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where appropriate in the learning process, move beyond questions that involve memorization of information towards skills like applying knowledge and analyzing ideas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Create authentic assessment activities where students perform <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">relevant <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">real-world tasks <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">related to the field of study<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For additional information<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and ideas<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">you can review our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/edc\/teachingresources\/administrative-pedagogy\/academic-integrity-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic Integrity Resources<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or contact <\/span><a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#105;&#108;&#116;o&#x3a;&#x74;&#x6c;&#115;&#64;ca&#x72;&#x6c;&#x65;&#116;&#111;n&#x2e;&#x63;&#x61;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#x74;&#x6c;&#115;&#64;&#99;a&#x72;&#x6c;&#x65;&#116;&#111;n&#46;&#x63;&#x61;<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to arrange a consultation. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Accessibility and Student Accommodations\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Providing a variety of ways for students to demonstrate their learning is an important component of <a href=\"http:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/?utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none&amp;utm_source=cast-about-udl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Universal Design for Learning (UDL)<\/a> and benefits all students. Variety also enhances the learning process by giving students more ways to practice skills and engage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> with course material. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When designing your assessment activities, consider the format and requirements of your students. Where appropriate, include alternative formats, such as accessible PDFs and Word documents, to ensure that all students can access and use materials. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For online tests and quizzes using the Quiz activity in Brightspace,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tudent accommodation requirements (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.e., Paul Menton Centre) can be administered via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/special-access-in-quizzes-setting-up-quiz-overrides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quiz Overrides<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Quiz Overrides function allows instructors to set unique quiz\/test\/exam parameters for individual students (via the <\/span>User Override<span data-contrast=\"none\"> function) or groups of students (via the <\/span>Group Override<span data-contrast=\"none\"> function).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">An instructor might use an override to provide a student extra time on an exam, to allow an extra attempt on a quiz, or to provide access to a quiz, test or exam on a different day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you require any assistance with Quiz Overrides, please submit a request via our <strong>TLS Support Portal<\/strong>. You can reach the portal from our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/get-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Support page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"4\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">NOTE: For Paul Menton Centre (PMC) students, all accommodations must be individually entered via <\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">User Overrides.<\/span><\/i><\/b><b> <\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Group Overrides <\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">cannot be used as this function would reveal the special group the students had been put in.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page outlines considerations for identifying options for assessment, particularly in online courses. Additional resources and information is available on our main assessment page. 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