Makerspaces are community-oriented spaces powered by ubiquitous technologies, for instance, ubiquitous fabrication tools (e.g., 3D printers), microprocessor-based mini-computers (e.g., Raspberry Pi), microcontroller boards (e.g., Arduino), and other electronic hardware, circuitry gadgets, manufacturing tools and software applications. Alternative terms with similar community-oriented physical tinkering space concepts are Hackerspace and Fab Lab. Makerspaces emphasize hands-on, experiential learning, fostering creativity and innovation. Assessment methods in makerspaces range from practical evaluations using interviews and artifacts to knowledge tests.
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Educational Technologies and Assessment Practices: Evolution and Emerging Research Gaps
Copyright: © 2024
|Pages: 37
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1310-7.ch009
Abstract
This chapter examines the integration and trajectory of ubiquitous, adaptive, and immersive technologies in educational assessments, based upon qualitative predictions from Horizon Report and quantitative bibliometric analysis. Through network analysis, the authors identified key educational technological trends and their interconnectedness within the academic domain. These findings underscored the ascendance of adaptive assessments for personalized real-time feedback, the role of virtual immersive assessments adding layers of complexity, variability, and adaptability that a physical environment might not offer, and the pervasive reach of ubiquitous assessments in crafting contextually anchored evaluations. Grounded in pedagogical underpinnings, the chapter presents pressing research gaps, theoretical and practical insights, positioning itself as a useful reference for researchers and practitioners in enhancing educational technology-infused assessment strategies.