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Three STEM faculty members present on equity and authentic assessments.
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Dr. Larry Green, Professor of Math, Lake Tahoe Community College.
11:04 – 21:35: OER math homework software hardware /internet access solutions for students.
21:38-27:00: Examples of authentic problems and project-based assessments that relate to current topics with variables and contexts that cannot be duplicated so their solutions will not be found on Chegg or other internet cheat sites.
Dr. Jennifer Cole, Assistant Professor of Earth Science, West Los Angeles College
28:00-32:00: Using data to break down barriers to equity in online course design.
28:30-43:10: Understand who your students are in order to create authentic assessments that promote equity. Consider resources students have, like smartphones, while developing assessments. Use rubrics to make expectations clear to students and minimizes stress borne of Covid era. Includes examples.
Dr. Rob Rubalcaba, Associate Professor of Math, San Diego City College
43:30-50:30: Systemic barriers to black and brown students in STEM result in low graduate and PhD degrees granted.
50:31-1:04 : Examples of non-proctored, largely hands-on active learning, with peer commitments, cultural competency and affirmation at the core. Focuses on in-person activities, but addresses how they can be adapted in the online Covid era.
1:04-1:34: Q and A with further examples from panelists and audience. Transcript is provided.