| Interactive | |
| Online | |
| Currently offer a choice for University of Dundee academics of: | |
| Blackboard VLE (Level 1 at present, upgrading to Enterprise LS, March 2003) | |
| QuestionMark Perception (2500 users, 20 authors) | |
| I-Assess (pilot licence only) | |
| Range of additional tools used on an individual (historical) basis | |
| Browser-based, straightforward to use, relatively clumsy, but soon to be improved. Appropriate for weekly tests, quick quizzes. Not supported as secure assessment platform, but some instructors may use it as such. |
| Central system is web version. Either browser-based or Windows-based (greater flexibility) authoring of questions. | |
| Has long history at Dundee | |
| Like many systems, the licence costs are a small component of the service costs. | |
| QMP is rapidly proving very successful. Can be used as a simple or complex system | |
| Perception Secure Browser is a nice tool. Lock down workstation and very useful for exams. |
"A relatively new assessment tool..."
| A relatively new assessment tool from EQL in Livingston, Scotland. No browser-based editing, but a powerful Windows-based editor that permits production of a range of types of questions. | |
| Particularly strong mathematical and scientific support. The ability to use �random values� within questions is extremely useful for supporting numerical assessment and tuition. | |
| Not likely to replace QMP or Blackboard. It runs on IIS under Windows 2000 Server so can go on the same servers as QMP. Demonstration? |
| Additional Issues � | |
| Systems need to be carefully managed with published policies and procedures | |
| Generating good Qs is a very demanding activity for busy academics | |
| Range of smaller CAA programs are also essential for some L&T | |
| Resources may be limiting (PCs, servers, database transfers, software, staff) |