Utilising digital assessment strategies for theory & practical work in Mechatronics

In recent times, education has become ubiquitous due to the digital revolution. It is now possible to learn from a plethora of online resources in formats such as text, audio, or video. Emphasis is now placed on 21st century skills which includes Information, Media, and Technology Skills (Trilling & Fadel 2009). These fall under the general umbrella of Digital Literacy Skills. While it is common practice to use digital formats for providing learning resources, many educators still prefer paper-based (handwritten and/or typed) or in-person methods for assessment. Hence, this paper discusses some options for moving towards digital assessment for theory work (such as tests) and practical work in mechatronics