Learning with Technology Toolkit: Self-Assessment

Self-Assessment Tools

Are you aware of what is required of you in a course or how your work will be assessed?

Perhaps your final assessment is a digital portfolio or a reflective blog that requires peer review and feedback. For example, you read the syllabus and discover that there is no final exam. Instead, you are asked to reflect on what you have learned in an ePortfolio. You are required to engage in a peer-review process, providing evidence of the feedback you received and the actions you took.

How will you track your progress? What reflective writing tools might you use to demonstrate your learning? To learn more about the reflective writing process at university, watch Reflective Writing.

Find technologies to suit your learning needs under the tabs below.
To learn how to use a tool, click on the links in the How-To or Additional Learning Opportunities column.

Assessment Types: Self Assessment, Course Assessment, Peer Review, and Feedback.

Campus Supported Reflective Writing Tools	How-To	Additional Learning Opportunities
OneNote Packaged with Microsoft 365 Available for install with your NSID	A Beginner's Guide to Microsoft OneNote	Using OneNote as an ePortfolio Platform OneNote on YouTube
Portfolium Integrated with Canvas as Folio Used to showcase academic and professional growth Can be retained after university as evidence of professional competencies gained	5 Minute Portfolium Walkthrough	Canvas Video Guide to ePortfolios Canvas ePortfolios - FAQs USask Portfolium Project Examples
Feeling Inspired? Try	How-To	Learning Opportunities
WordPress is an open-source publishing platform that can be used for creating Blogs, Portfolios, or Digital Stories. Available by request only with limited campus support.	WordPress Getting Started	WordPress as an ePortfolio Tool WordPress on YouTube

Assessment Types: Learning Journals, Digital Portfolios, Capstone Projects, etc.

Journaling Tools	How-To	Additional Learning Opportunities
OneNote Packaged with Microsoft 365 Available for install with your NSID	A Beginners Guide to Microsoft OneNote	Journaling with OneNote OneNote on YouTube
Portfolium Integrated with Canvas as Folio Used to record reflections and showcase academic growth	5 Minute Portfolium Walkthrough	Using Reflections on Learning As Assessments
Feeling Inspired? Try these self-supported tools	How-To	Additional Learning Opportunities
LifePress - a WordPress plugin Calendar-based journal editor/recorder Navigate entries using the built-in calendar	Intro to Life-Press 2.0	WordPress on YouTube

Assessment Types: Peer Reviews - Providing, Receiving and Responding to Feedback

Campus Supported Peer Review Tools	How-To	Additional Learning Opportunities
In Canvas Peer-Reviewed Assignments Finding and Responding to Feedback Peer-Reviewed Discussions	Peer Reviews - Canvas Tutorial Video Series	Canvas Peer Review Discussions - FAQs Ideas and Strategies for Peer Assessments
Portfolium Integrated with Canvas as Folio Receive and Leave feedback by Setting Visibility and Allowing Comments	5 Minute Portfolium Walkthrough	Student guidelines for peer review
Feeling Inspired? Try	How-To	Additional Learning Opportunities
WordPress Customize how you receive comments Approve comments before they appear below your content WordPress is available by request with limited campus support.	Enable Comments in WordPress	WordPress on YouTube Beginner’s Guide on How to Moderate Comments in WordPress How to Disable Comments in WordPress

Assessment Types: Online Discussions and Quizzes

Campus Supported Assessment Tools	How-To	Additional Learning Opportunities
Student Discussions in Canvas What are Canvas Discussions? Canvas Discussions - FAQs How do I view and reply to Discussions	Video Overview of Canvas Discussions	How do I view the rubric for a graded discussion? Online Discussions - Tips for Students
Quizzes in Canvas How do I take a quiz? Canvas Quizzes - FAQ's How do I resume a quiz that I already started taking?	Video Overview of Canvas Quizzes	How do I view the rubric for a quiz? Tips for Taking Online Exams
College Supported Tools	How-To	Additional Learning Opportunities
ExamSoft is an online assessment tool used to deliver exams in Nursing, Medicine, and Dentistry	Exam Taker Tips	Do's and Dont's when completing an exam with ExamSoft.
Mobius is a homework system used by some instructors in STEM courses (Math, Chemistry, etc.) Includes lessons, hands-on exercises, and assessments that allow you to practice and learn at your own pace	Student Orientation Guide	Student Möbius Video Guides Mobius Student Support

Reflective Writing

Remember Your Task

Need more help?

For Campus-Supported Tools

Contact IT Support

For Self-Supported Tools, search

YouTube OR Google

For step-by-step instructions

Ask Copilot

To craft an effective prompt, follow this structure:
"As a university student using [specific software/tool], I need step-by-step instructions to [specific task/feature]"
Example: As a university student using Portfolium, I need step-by-step instructions to create and publish a new project entry.

Learning with Technology Toolkit: Self-Assessment

Find technologies to suit your learning needs under the tabs below. To learn how to use a tool, click on the links in the How-To or Additional Learning Opportunities column.

Need more help?

Find technologies to suit your learning needs under the tabs below.
To learn how to use a tool, click on the links in the How-To or Additional Learning Opportunities column.