Innovative behaviour and generic innovation competences are shared aims for degree studies in all study fields in all European higher education institutions. However, narrower views have been put on how students are learning innovation competences in the digital environments yet. Additionally, empirically validated instruments to analyse innovation in educational online contexts are missing. The aim of this article is to present a novel re-validated tool to identify, assess and develop innovation competences in online learning situations. The study is based on a two-rounded content validation process of expert panels, wherein the existing FINCODA Assessment Tool describing innovative behaviour was evaluated. In total, 17 European higher education experts from three countries (Finland n6, Spain n7, and Germany n4) participated in the validation process. As a result, the final re-validated assessment tool includes five dimensions of innovation competences; creativity, critical thinking, initiative, teamwork and networking, with 33 items describing of innovative behaviour and action. Additionally, the assessment tool includes a new subdimension with four optional items of sustainable development aspect as a part of critical thinking. This article is useful for those who want to train future innovators and develop and diversify online assessment practices of higher education. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024.
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