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The pedagogies of on-line assessment
  • Flipcharts from the discussion
  • Newcastle 28th November 2002
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A 20 minute activity to focus participants on key issues
  • The session was used as a productive �icebreaker� to form active groups that would generate ideas and concerns over the current state of on-line assessment, identify areas where advances need to be made and isolate issues which would be key to the adoption and delivery of on-line assessment.
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Activity � 15 mins only!
  • Form groups of 4 or 5
  • Using the flipchart provided, identify the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of on-line assessment.
  • Once the chart is complete, identify the CSFs � the Critical Success Factors � which must go right for the process to be a success.
  • Post the chart on the wall for discussion
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Group 1
  • Strengths
  • Weaknesses
  • Opportunities
  • Threats
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Group 2
  • Strengths
  • Weaknesses
  • Opportunities
  • Threats
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Group 3
  • Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
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Group 4
  • Strengths
  • Weaknesses
  • Opportunities
  • Threats
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Summary 1 - Strengths
  • Rapid response � student feedback is immediate. Students value this highly.
  • Re-use � time and effort saved �over the long run�. Cost benefits ?
  • Convenience � anytime anyplace anywhere
  • Volume � larger groups make computer based assessment more viable
  • Flexibility � questions can be tailored with respect to performance.
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Summary 2 - Weaknesses
  • Limitations on the skills that can be tested
  • Security � risks for high stakes testing need careful management
  • Technical demands � is the platform in place and robust ?
  • Time demands for �getting started� � development of appropriate staff skills.
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Summary 3 - Opportunities
  • Students better equipped technologically
  • Broadband networking supporting remote delivery
  • Flexibility
  • Saving staff time
  • Sharing content resources between institutions
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Summary 4 - Threats
  • Security of delivery
  • Security of �testee� � remote candidate validation
  • Collusion among students
  • Obsolete systems � investment in system must be returned; essential to select a �future proof� system.
  • QAA issues
  • Future role for lecturers ?
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Critical Success factors
  • Each group was also asked to (quickly) highlight KEY CSF factors � the elements that MUST be right to make the process successful. These were investigated with each of the products used in the days activities.
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Discussion summary
  • Time constrained discussion followed (5 mins). A brief report of the discussion is available.