Why invest in this course?

Based on 25 years of experience in the classroom and leading professional development workshops around the world, Michael shares insights about designing authentic assignments that are not only cheat-resistant, but leverage student curiosity and passion to discourage academic dishonesty before it becomes a problem in the first place.

This online, self-paced course expands on one of the most popular parts of his book, Storytelling With Purpose. Learn whenever and wherever it suits you best--no traveling, no long meetings at 8:00 in the morning. Take what you need and learn at your own pace!

What are "Uncheatable Assessments?"

Based on a chapter of his book about authentic learning, Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity, award-winning teacher, author and speaker, Michael Hernandez, shares the secrets to creating learning experiences that are engaging, meaningful, and prevent kids from cheating.

Course curriculum

    1. Let's get started!

    1. Module 1 Introduction

    2. What are assessments for?

    3. What is an assessment?

    4. Formative vs Summative Assessment

    5. Grades vs. Assessments

    6. Who does the assessing?

    7. How do we use assessments?

    1. Module 2 Introduction

    2. What do we mean by "cheating?"

    3. The myths of cheating

    1. Module 3 Introduction

    2. How to disincentivize cheating

    3. Traits of an uncheatable assignment

    4. Case Study: Math

    5. Assignments with purpose

    1. Module 4 Introduction

    2. What is an authentic assignment?

    1. Module 5 Introduction

    2. What makes an assessment uncheatable?

    3. Case Study: Science

About this course

  • $129.00
  • 51 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

What you can expect

  • Award-winning content

    Get the essentials of elevating student engagement and designing uncheatable assessments for every grade level and subject

  • Case studies

    See real examples from the classroom to inspire your learning and provide proof of concept

  • Roadmap & tips

    Get classroom-tested, evidence-based advice for designing authentic, uncheatable assignments

Meet your instructor

Michael Hernandez

Michael is an award-winning teacher, author, and international speaker in Los Angeles. He works with schools, tech startups, non-profits, and corporations to develop their brand, engage their stakeholders and tell stories that matter. He's an Apple Distinguished Educator and Lindblad/National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow.

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Who should take this course?

  • Classroom teachers

    tired of policing students and spending hours searching for ways to keep them honest, and those struggling with the challenges of artificial intelligence.

  • Educators of all grade levels

    who want to make their curriculum more exciting, relevant and meaningful, and everyone who wants to bring curiosity, passion and joy back to learning.

  • Learning coaches and educators

    who don't have time or resources for conferences and just need the essentials to design uncheatable assessments in their classrooms right away.

Which version of the course should I take?

  • Essentials

    Video instruction and case studies walk you through how to design uncheatable assessments. Get just what you need to start designing on your own.

  • Comprehensive

    Everything in Essentials, plus: Double the video content. Two BONUS modules focused on standards and working with your staff. 10 activities, 70 page downloadable workbook & templates. Exclusive assess to LIVE WEBINARS.

  • Premium

    Everything in Comprehensive, plus: One-on-one coaching from the instructor. Exclusive downloadable content.

FAQ

  • Why should I take this course?

    If you struggle with low student engagement and the challenges of artificial intelligence like ChatGPT, and are ready to make your curriculum engaging, meaningful, and fun!

  • I'm not sure which of the three course tiers should I enroll in. What do you recommend?

    It depends on your needs and how much time you have to dedicate to the course. The higher tiers have additional modules, activities, downloadable templates, and access to live webinars or one-on-one coaching from the instructor.

  • Is there a volume discount if I purchase this course for my school or district?

    Yes! Please contact the instructor for more details: [email protected]

  • Can I use purchase orders to pay for the course?

    Our automated hosting platform only takes credit card payments, but check with your district administrators for more details, or contact the course instructor: [email protected]

Still have questions?

If you're still unsure about which version of the course to take, or want to create a custom learning experience for yourself or your team, email course instructor Michael Hernandez: [email protected].