{"id":505,"date":"2025-08-25T06:53:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T06:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/about-a2030-2\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T03:55:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T03:55:35","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Assessment 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assessment 2030 is transforming teaching and learning practices at Curtin University. Working with our educators, we are developing new ways for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills that incorporate emerging technologies while maintaining academic standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our work supports the Curtin 2030 Strategic Plan and our Learning &amp; Teaching Strategy by helping students develop ethical approaches to technology use and the adaptable thinking skills needed for lifelong learning.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"button\"\n        \n        data-align=\"left\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Button block\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/heyzine.com\/flip-book\/a4a65ae2c2.html\"\n    class=\"button  button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Strategic Planning Document \">Strategic Planning Document <\/a>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rethinking assessment at Curtin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recognise that assessment is more than just a measure of achievement\u2014it&#8217;s an essential part of the learning journey. Guided by our Two-Lane Approach, we&#8217;re working together with students, educators, and industry partners to thoughtfully shape assessment practices that are relevant, fair, and future focused. This approach provides a comprehensive framework that balances the need for rigorous quality standards with opportunities for students to engage with the technologies that will shape their working lives.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"video-panel\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Video panel\"\n        data-variant=\"content\"\n        data-type=\"short\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n\n    \n<a class=\"video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=B3VU7fOPhiQ?mute=1\" target=\"_blank\" data-fancybox data-ratio=\"16:9\" data-options='{\"smallBtn\" : \"true\"}'>\n                \n        <div class=\"video__button\" data-variant=\"large\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover.png\"\n                alt=\"Student looking into the distance - play video\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover-1000x500.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover.png 1174w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover.png 1174w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover-480x240.png 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover-1174x630.png 1174w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover.png 1174w\"\n                sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n            <div class=\"video-panel__content\">\n            \n                            <p>Through innovation, collaboration, and a student-centred approach, we&#8217;re building the future of education.<\/p>\n\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<p>Explore what each lane offers and how they work together to support academic integrity, real-world expertise, and flexibility for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1505\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-4.jpg\" alt=\"Lane 1 Assessment of Learning\nLane 2 Assessment for Learning \" class=\"wp-image-790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-4.jpg 1505w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-4-768x285.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1505px) 100vw, 1505px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Lane-1:-Assessment-of-Learning-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Lane-1:-Assessment-of-Learning-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Lane-1:-Assessment-of-Learning-\">Lane 1: Assessment of Learning <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Lane-1:-Assessment-of-Learning-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Lane 1 is about providing the assurance of learning. These assessments confirm that students have acquired the critical knowledge and skills required by their discipline, maintaining the integrity and value of every Curtin degree.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>How it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Focuses on secure, validated assessments at key points during a course<\/li>\n<li>Used to measure progress and readiness, often through supervised, high-integrity formats<\/li>\n<li>Ensures students can demonstrate mastery of core concepts in authentic, meaningful ways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li><strong>Interactive Oral Assessments:<\/strong> Students respond to professional scenarios in real time, demonstrating their expertise and communication skills under observation. This simulates work environments where professionals must think on their feet and is difficult to replicate with AI tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Examinations &amp; Skills Demonstrations:<\/strong> Supervised settings that validate individual knowledge and practical ability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industry Placements &amp; Live Clinical Assessments:<\/strong> Real-world environments where students&#8217; performance is directly observed by qualified professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/assessment-design-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Explore our Assessment Design Studio for more Lane 1 assessments<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Lane-2:-Assessment-for-Learning-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Lane-2:-Assessment-for-Learning-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Lane-2:-Assessment-for-Learning-\">Lane 2: Assessment for Learning <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Lane-2:-Assessment-for-Learning-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Lane 2 assessments empower students to develop and refine their professional capabilities, apply their learning in diverse contexts, and build digital and creative fluency for future careers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>How it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Encourages experimentation, collaboration, and the thoughtful use of digital and generative AI tools<\/li>\n<li>Connects students with real-world challenges through project-based and work-integrated learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li><strong>Digital storytelling with GenAI:<\/strong> Students use generative AI to create digital stories, translating complex concepts for new audiences and developing digital literacy in the process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case Study Analyses &amp; Digital Portfolios:<\/strong> Assignments that encourage critical and creative thinking, with an emphasis on applying knowledge, not just recalling facts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/assessment-design-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Explore our Assessment Design Studio for more Lane 2 assessments<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block full-width=\"gray\"\n             block-name=\"help-support\" \n             role=\"complementary\" class=\"hs\"\n             aria-label=\"Help and Support\"\n             data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n                    <div class=\"hs__head\">\n            <h2 id=\"got-a-question-about-assessment-2030-were-here-to-help\">Got a question about Assessment 2030? 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