SPARK (formerly Book Club)

Curious about equity in assessment? Enjoy reading and seminar-style discussion and listening? Join the AALHE, members-only, SPARK (formerly Book Club). The SPARK discussions (held online via Zoom) are facilitated by a discussion leader. All AALHE members are encouraged to participate: diverse perspectives and ideas are welcomed and valued. SPARK is one way that the AALHE cultivates a community of assessment practitioners.

"Understanding Modern Pressures & Distractions in Assessment"

April 17, 2025
3-4 pm EST / 2-3 pm CST / 12-1 pm PST

Online via Zoom. Open to AALHE members.

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Join the SPARK committee to discuss some of the modern pressures and distractions we face as assessment professionals. Participants should familiarize themselves with the following resources before attending the March SPARK discussion:

• What Happened When an Extremely Offline Person Tried TikTok: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/what-happened-when-an-extremely-offline-person-tried-tiktok
• Time to Unplug https://podpulse.ai/podcast-notes-and-takeaways/deep-questions-with-cal-newport-ep-326-time-to-unplug
• Exploring the Dimensions of Smartphone Distraction: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7982468/

Questions?

Please email [email protected].