Designing Culturally Responsive Assessments

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Posted: March 24, 2025 - 9:59 AM

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Designing Culturally Responsive Assessments

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Presenter Biography

Dr. Michael Mills, Interim Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Dean of the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas, is a leading expert on assessment accountability and the practical uses of mobile technology, with a particular focus on ensuring educational equity and designing strategies for effectively integrating mobile devices in the classroom. He is an SXSWedu, ISTE, and SITE presenter, has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Education Trainer, and has served on the advisory boards for SXSWedu and the Apple Distinguished Educator Program for the Americas. Feel free to follow him on Threads (@MichaelSMills).

Michael Mills

Associate Dean and Professor

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

mills@uca.edu; Treads: @MichaelSMills

Workshop Description

This session will explore ways to design inclusive assessments that honor diverse cultural identities and provide opportunities for all students to show what they know. Learn strategies to ensure every student feels valued and capable of achieving academic success.

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Campus Weather Closure 3 p.m.

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Designing Culturally Responsive Assessments

Presenter Biography

Workshop Description

This session will explore ways to design inclusive assessments that honor diverse cultural identities and provide opportunities for all students to show what they know. Learn strategies to ensure every student feels valued and capable of achieving academic success.