Workshop Facilitators: Dr Peter de Jong and Prof Lambert Schuwirth

In the field of assessment, technological developments are being introduced at high speed. Some of these new technologies can be used to complement or enhance traditional methods. However, in certain situations, technology can also act as a replacement or even transformation of existing methods, systems, or even human roles. In those cases where impact is high, it is important to redefine the value proposition of the assessment first, and subsequently to redesign the assessment program as a whole. Redesigning assessment in the health sciences to incorporate modern technologies can enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance of the evaluation process and will prepare students for a very different way of handling knowledge in the future. The session will start with an introduction on the topic, followed by a small group activity where we will explore what impact technology can have on the goals and principles of testing. The groups will report back their views in a large group discussion. In a second small group activity, we will develop some examples and scenarios to actually integrate modern technologies into assessment programs. The session will be concluded by drafting a summary and formulating take home messages.