Oral Assessments for Modern Times (Zoom session)

In this session, we will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of oral assessment strategies and consider recent examples from Dartmouth and beyond.

10/7/2026
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom
Sponsored by
Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning (DCAL), Learning Design and Innovation
Audience
Faculty, Postdoc, Staff, Students-Graduate
Registration required
More information
Elli Goudzwaard

Traditional "viva voce" or living voice assessments like oral exams, verbal defenses, and presentations are regaining in popularity as instructors seek to minimize student use of AI. In this session, we will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of oral assessment strategies and consider recent examples from Dartmouth and beyond. Participants will discuss how to navigate logistics, time constraints, grading, and student anxiety to design and implement effective and equitable oral assessments.

Please register!

Location
Zoom
Sponsored by
Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning (DCAL), Learning Design and Innovation
Audience
Faculty, Postdoc, Staff, Students-Graduate
Registration required
More information
Elli Goudzwaard