Effective Assessment & Feedback in Online & Hybrid Learning

Assessment is more than the process of assigning grades—it is a powerful tool for guiding learning, providing meaningful feedback, and empowering students to take ownership of their growth. In today’s online and hybrid classrooms, effective assessment must go beyond traditional exams and quizzes. It should foster engagement, measure authentic skills, and provide educators with actionable insights.

This course equips educators with the strategies, tools, and mindsets needed to design assessments that are authentic, equitable, efficient, and impactful. Participants will explore practical methods for making assessments both rigorous and accessible, while also reducing unnecessary grading burdens. Through hands-on activities and examples, learners will discover how to create assessments that are aligned with outcomes, fair to diverse learners, and responsive to student needs.

Educators will also learn how to incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and digital accessibility practices, ensuring all students can fully demonstrate their understanding. In addition, participants will explore technology tools that streamline grading, provide richer feedback, and help track student progress.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between formative, summative, and alternative assessments.
• Apply UDL principles and accessibility practices.
• Use technology tools to streamline grading and enhance feedback.
• Create rubrics and feedback strategies that promote equity and transparency.
• Analyze data and analytics to refine instructional practices.
• Develop a balanced assessment strategy that integrates multiple approaches.