Welcome to our e-assessment design intro.
E-Assessment designs
E-assessment is
- based on creating, writing and delivering an assessment alongside technology
- a specialist assessment E-assessment is a computer-based online assessment, and the terms are usually interchangeable.
- used for summative and formative assessments.
E-assessment and traditional assessment differences
A common question is how one understands when an E-assessment can be used. This kind of assessment means different things to different individuals.
PLANNING FOR a new E-ASSESSMENT design
Alongside all the build-up, it becomes quite important to plan for the e-assessment since it is a change that must be managed carefully. It is also useful to consider the timescale and what one can achieve within a specific period.
SUPPORTING GOOD ACADEMIC PRACTICE
Typically, e-assessments are either held in an invigilated environment or a locker-down environment. Thereby reducing the chances of cheating since the internet will be blocked. Such that applicants cannot search for the answers.
IMPLEMENTING E-ASSESSMENT DESIGNS
A person needs to adapt his/her assessment content to suit e-assessment. They cannot just transfer their traditional assessment approach or content without any modifications. It is also identified that individuals can run a pilot first for either practice test or a small-scale exam.
KEY TERMS USED IN E-ASSESSMENT
- BYOD (Bring your own device)- the student can utilise their own device for taking the exam or assessment.
- Test centre network- It is the network of locations where assessments can be delivered in an invigilated space.
- Item Bank- It takes place when an individual writes a large number of items or questions, which are stored in a bank.
- Locked-down environment- It is a software that ensures assessment can be taken securely.
- Assessment platform- It is also a software through which online assessment
CHOOSING HOW TO USE E-ASSESSMENT
Several things should be taken into consideration when using an e-assessment. It is important to select what is being assessed and then think back to the different learning outcomes and whether the most promising way to assess them will be.
PLANNING FOR E-ASSESSMENT
Alongside all the build-up, it becomes quite important to plan for the e-assessment since it is a change that must be managed carefully. It is also useful to consider the timescale and what one can achieve within a specific period. Furthermore, it is crucial to determine the risks that change to the current system will bring for the staff already habituated to using the traditional methods.
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