The education system has evolved significantly over the past decade. If we consider this in the context of education in Australia, we can observe a number of changes that have shaped the education system we have today. Changes to curriculum at a national and state level, technological advancements, and the changing attributes and needs of learners have dominated our professional spheres, forcing us to shift our focus and transform our practice. However, when we examine our current assessment practices, can we say that we have progressed our practice in line with the changes to curriculum, technology and learner attributes?

At its core, assessment centres around collecting and identifying evidence about learners and what they know, understand and can do. To ensure assessment is viable, it is imperative that the instrument and its associated pedagogy aligns with curriculum priorities, embraces effective and ethical technologies, and reflects the nature of learners. This session will interrogate examples of assessment tasks and assessment practice in the context of V9 Australian Curriculum - Design and Technologies. Delegates will explore how assessment can evolve to reflect the attributes and needs of today’s learners, provoking meaningful discussions about how we balance priorities across the curriculum, how we build accessible tasks, how we enhance the appeal of assessment, and how advancements such as GAI (generative artificial intelligence) can influence student engagement. The challenge in this interactive workshop is to re-assess current assessment practices to enhance outcomes for both students and teachers.