Video Assignments: Assessing Learning without papers

This presentation will focus on the use video and presentation software as a means of assessing student learning. For a number of years the presenter has assigned students in an introductory Interpersonal communication course, an assignment requiring them to create a self contained demonstration of relevant themes and topics. Working in teams, students also self- assess meta competencies related to communication and team work. This presentation will share the process, the pitfalls and discuss strategies for academic rigor based on a number of years of assigning this to students. Select samples of student work will be showcased