Moving to online delivery requires that we re-evaluate learning objectives and what we're assessing. Audio assessments can be valuable where course goals include ability to communicate information orally.

Audio assessment tools do allow an additional method to assess. How do we "authenticate" in that audio environment?

One obvious difference between online and onground is the ability to proctor an assessment session. Whereas students write and submit papers in the same way, regardless of modality, any assessment that requires an on-the-spot performance is problematic. Online testing platforms usually have a timing restriction and controlled access through an ID code or authentication. However, these technical controls may create a level of implementation complexity that is undesireable, or discouraging.