Assessment Methods with Case Studies

Presentations can be individual or group-based, delivered live, via online platforms (e.g., Zoom), or pre-recorded.

Why use presentations?
They allow students to express knowledge through speech, gestures, and visual elements, and they support the development of skills related to communicating and conveying ideas.

Strategies:

• Choose the format (live/recorded, individual/group, visual/poster).
  
• Plan technical support and provide instructions for using the tools.
  
• Clearly define assessment criteria and time limits.
  
• Teach students what makes an effective presentation.
  
• Be flexible: online presentations take longer due to technical considerations.
  
• Engage the audience: define their task (e.g., peer feedback).

Example of use in higher education:

In the course Contemporary European History, students prepare a thematic presentation in pairs on the topic “Post-war Reconstruction of Europe and the Role of International Organisations.” The task includes researching sources, creating a visual presentation, and delivering a 10-minute oral presentation via Zoom or in the classroom.

After each presentation, a brief discussion follows in which other students ask questions, and the instructor moderates the discussion and encourages comparisons of different historical interpretations.

Assessment includes the accuracy and relevance of sources, the quality of argumentation, the clarity of delivery, and critical reflection on historical processes.