The Curio Cabinet

Assessment in STEM education has remained remarkably stable despite significant advancements in technology. Traditional methods, such as timed exams and problem sets, continue to dominate assessment practices, mirroring structures used decades ago. This stability exists due to the critical importance of assessment in determining grades and influencing students' future opportunities. While teaching has evolved with new technologies, assessment changes slowly due to the need for credibility and trust among educators and institutions. However, subtle transformations are emerging, including continuous assessment methods, more interactive evaluations, and authentic problem-solving scenarios. Despite the slow pace of change, there is potential for assessment approaches to evolve, allowing for richer demonstrations of understanding and competence in the future.   Education technology evolves quickly. But the patterns of learning change slowly. That’s why we keep the cabinet open.   Thanks for exploring The EdTech Curio Cabinet.   Do you have thoughts regarding this Curio you would like to share?   Send us an email to [email protected]   You can find us on: Youtube - The Curio Cabinet - YouTube Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/curiosteward/ TikTok - curiosteward (@curiosteward) | TikTok LinkedIn - Curio Steward undefined | LinkedIn

Season 1: Curio 1 – The First Drawer opens The EdTech Curio Cabinet with a familiar question: why does the lecture refuse to disappear? For generations, new technologies, from textbooks to MOOCs to AI, have promised to replace lectures, yet the format endures. This curio explores why lectures persist, not simply as information delivery, but as a way to guide understanding, shape thinking, and create meaningful learning. Rather than disappearing, lectures are evolving. They are becoming shorter, more interactive, and more purposeful within a broader learning ecosystem. Education technology evolves quickly. But the patterns of learning change slowly. That’s why we keep the cabinet open. Thanks for exploring The EdTech Curio Cabinet.   Do you have thoughts regarding this Curio you would like to share? Send us an email to [email protected]   You can find us on: Youtube - The Curio Cabinet - YouTube Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/curiosteward/ TikTok - curiosteward (@curiosteward) | TikTok LinkedIn - Curio Steward undefined | LinkedIn