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“Assessment FOR | AS | OF Learning” – New CTEI Short Course!

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We are excited to announce that registration is open for a new CTEI short course: “Assessment FOR | AS | OF Learning”!

“Assessment FOR | AS | OF Learning” is a 3-week course (running October 19th to November 6th, 2026) that will take participants through the three primary purposes of assessment and how assessment can be designed and implemented to enhance student engagement and learning. This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in exploring different, creative assessment methods and tools, as well as for anyone who wants to connect with peers on navigating practical challenges and implementation strategies.

Each week, participants will have access to a new asynchronous module in Brightspace. Participants can expect to spend ~2 hours a week on the content and activities. Participants are also invited to join optional synchronous sessions on Fridays (October 23rd, October 30th, and November 6th) facilitated by the CTEI team to ask questions, share ideas, and chat with peers!

Registration is now open! [Registration Link]

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Matthew Dunleavy

Senior Educational Developer, Faculty Excellence and Development

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Matthew Dunleavy (he/him) is an educational developer and scholarly teacher with over 10+ years’ experience. In addition to working at the CTEI, Matthew serves as the Vice-Chair of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE). Before joining the CTEI, Matthew was an Educational Developer in the Teaching Commons at York University; before entering that role, he served as the Program Director of the Online Learning and Technology Consultants (OLTC) Program at the Maple League of Universities (Acadia University; Bishop’s University; Mount Allison University; and St. Francis Xavier University). In 2022, he was awarded the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning by STLHE for this work.