Course to Dis-course

I am not obsessed with preparing students for post-sec, a little more focused on preparing them for life, but I still think it is an important part of my job to get them ready for that difficult transition.

My dilemma is this: by embracing open, long-term meaningful projects instead of test-based assessment I may be hurting the chances of students when they enter the post-sec.

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My objective in attending was to learn.  The course was a success – a great big thank you to all speakers!  The event schedule simply promised 7 presentations; together you delivered a comprehensive overview of what is influencing courses (in HE).

Wrap-up on Friday was unrealistic.  There were so many leads to follow up and thoughts to mull over.

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What examples are being used to assess the more open personal learning approaches? Are there example rubrics or assessment tools that educators are willing to share?