#alternative-assessment

Implement a digital portfolio as a final assessment in a visual arts course. Platform: Google Sites, Behance, or Adobe Portfolio. Portfolio Contents: 1. Best Works: 5-7 of the student's strongest pieces from the semester. 2. Process Work: Include sketches, drafts, and experiments for at least two pieces to show development. 3. Artist's Statement: A written reflection on their artistic style, influences, and growth over the semester. 4. Critiques: Include a written self-critique of one piece and a reflection on feedback received from peers or the teacher. Assessment: Rubric evaluates artistic skill, creative expression, growth over time (evidenced by process work), and reflective analysis. The portfolio provides a more holistic view of student learning than a single final project.

Replace a traditional research paper with a podcast project. Subject: US History. Task: Students work in groups of 3-4 to create a 15-minute podcast episode on a historical event. Process: 1. Research Phase: Students gather information from primary and secondary sources. 2. Scripting Phase: Students write a collaborative script, including narration, sound effects, and potential interview segments. 3. Recording & Editing Phase: Students use tools like Audacity or Soundtrap to record and edit their podcast. 4. Publishing: Episodes are uploaded to a class website or platform like SoundCloud. Assessment Rubric: historical accuracy, narrative structure, audio quality, collaboration, and source citation. Allows for creativity and develops 21st-century communication skills.