© Eduquity Career Technologies P Ltd, Bangalore. All Rights Reserved. NEED FOR e- ASSESSMENT IN THE...

© Eduquity Career Technologies P Ltd, Bangalore. All Rights Reserved.

NEED FOR e- ASSESSMENT

IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION

EDUQUITY CAREER TECHNOLOGIES P LTD

Bangalore Mumbai Chennai Kolkata Noida Hyderabad Chandigarh Dubai

Sudha BhogleProfessor of PsychologyHead, Student Solutions


Assessment is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs It is to estimate or judge the value, character, etc., of; to evaluate ( Wikipedia).

In its broadest sense, e-assessment is the use of information technology for any assessment -related activity


Some different types of assessment: • Summative assessment / Formative assessment

Summative and formative assessment are referred to in a learning context as "assessment of learning" and "assessment for learning" respectively.

•Norm referenced / criterion referenced / Ipsative assessment


SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS


Summative assessments •The large numbers to be assessed•The regularity of exams•Geographical distances which are increasing with the advent of distance education /learning•The range of technologies that are appropriate All these make online examinations extremely interesting. For teachers - they remove the drudgery out of examinations and give the teacher more time to spend on teaching


From the learner’s viewpointTo quote…“A notable result was the ease with which students interacted with computers. The affective response from students was very strong – they really enjoy working on these tasks. This might be related to the sustained challenge the tasks present, which is similar to the reported reasons why they like computer based games” (Kirriemuir and McFarlane 2004).


Why???•lower long-term costs •instant feedback to students •greater flexibility with respect to location•more importance given to the learner (timing) •improved reliability (machine marking is much more reliable than human marking) •enhanced question styles which incorporate interactivity and multimedia•can take into consideration different learning styles•can be adapted for testing the physically /sensorially challenged


COMPARISION

PAPER-BASED MODELPAPER-BASED MODEL ONLINE MODELONLINE MODEL

Huge administrative load Virtually no administrative load

Error-prone and Security issues

Virtually error-free and security is controlled

Data analysis cumbersome and takes inordinate amount of time

Data analysis is almost automatic and pre-determined.

Single Question paper. No randomization possible.

Multiple Question-forms. Randomized.

Results delayed. Results immediate

Teacher oriented Learner oriented

Duration of testing not limited to computers available.

Duration dependent on availability of computers.


COMPUTER-BASED TESTING

The International Testing Commission, an independent body, has identified four critical areas in Computer-Based Testing [CBT]:

TECHNOLOGY

QUALITY

CONTROL

SECURITY

Here is how Eduquity ensures right practices in CBT………………


CBT - TECHNOLOGY

• Eduquity has developed its proprietary software for error-free online testing for intranet and internet based testing.

• The software has been proven in the field with over 6,00,000 assessments conducted online in various parts of the world.

• No other Indian company has this proven experience and scale in online testing.

• Zero failure rate. Not a single candidate has had to forfeit his/her testing on the scheduled date so far.

Ensuring technical aspects of hardware and software requirements.


CBT - QUALITY

Question-Bank development by Subject-Matter-Experts [SMEs]

Question-bank moderation and validation by another independent group of SMEs.

Eduquity Specialists manage the Q-bank. (SMEs will have no knowledge for whom the bank has been developed and what it contains)

Eduquity arranges for and manages- Secure Data entry Correctness and Q-bank arrangement and

metrics as required (in consultation with client)

Encryption of all questions and answer options

Randomization of questions and answers

Ensuring quality of testing and test materials and good practices.


CBT - CONTROLControlling the delivery of tests and test-taker authentication and

credentialization Computer- generated Admit cards and a photo/college ID card. Eduquity authenticates this. Barcode on Admit card scanned Web-cam registrationComputer allocated to the test taker (random generation) Center manager downloads question set from central server (if required) and updates local server.Web cam placed on the PC programmed to take random pictures of the candidate. On completion of the test, the candidate can sign the marks sheet and hand it over to the proctor Center Manager compiles reports and uploads/reports to Central server


CBT - SECURITYEduquity realizes the importance of security and confidentiality of question papers and answer scripts.

Eduquity has proven methods for addressing:

1. Question bank development and protection2. Monitoring and proctoring at all test centers3. Authentication of test takers to avoid faking4. Randomization of Q-bank to eliminate cheating5. Securing uploading of data to central servers

(Firewalls etc)6. Password protection at all critical stages.


NORM REFERENCED e-ASSESSMENTS


The student’s performance is compared to a larger group. Usually the larger group or 'norm group' is a sample representing a wide and diverse cross-section of students. Based on the results, informed decisions are then made


One example of norm referenced e-assessments, used for informed decision making can be seen in the field of career counselling

Eduquity’s PathFinder is an example of this


What does PathFinder do?•e-assesses a student’s interests, abilities and personality based on psychometrically developed tools

•Combines these to develop a career report which suggests career choices and academic streams

•Helps the student make informed career decisions


•24/7 access to the site where ever and whenever required.•Multi media content possible•User friendly•Timing and scoring, exact and error free•Immediate scoring and generation of career report•Can email or chat online directly with the counselor•Get awareness about various careers other than conventional careers.

Advantages


IPSATIVE e ASSESSMENTS


•In this mode of assessment, a person's performance is compared with their own earlier performance, with a view to determining whether any improvement has been made, or any 'added value' brought about. •Such assessment might involve setting a learner the same test prior to and after undertaking a course or unit thereof•In all cases, however, the benchmark against which any change in performance is measured is the person's own performance -not the performance of other people.


One example of ipsative e-assessments can be seen in e-learning and training modules

Eduquity’s SMART Student is an example of this


•SMART Student program uses behavioral tools and computer based training. •Using the Life Skills approach and computer based training, the entire training programme is divided into two clusters namely, Academic skills and Life Skills •There are web based interactions for those who require it.•The training program for each skill consists of a Pre-training Strength Identification Assessment, Training and a Post training assessment


FEATURES OF THE TRAINING•Computer based and interactive sessions •Web based learning•Self-directed course•Each student works individually and in groups •Cannot proceed to the next module till they have completed the previous one•Every session includes a quiz to assess learning retention and at the end of every module, a post-training assessment to assess efficacy of the training


Advantages

The Tomlinson Report (2004) identifies major problems with current educational provision at ages 14-19 years. Young people are not being equipped with the generic skills, knowledge and personal attributes they will need in the future We need to ensure the development of metacognitive skills, creativity, communication skills, and the ability to work productively in groups


As we move towards a knowledge-based society, the development of metacognitive skills increases in importance, and they become educational goals in themselves.

The SMART student address these issues


In conclusion, The issue of e-assessment in the field of education is not if it will happen, but rather, what, when and how it will happen. E-assessment is a stimulus for rethinking the whole curriculum, as well as all our current assessment systems.


Thank You

© Eduquity Career Technologies P Ltd, Bangalore. All Rights Reserved. NEED FOR e- ASSESSMENT IN THE...

Documents

Transcript of © Eduquity Career Technologies P Ltd, Bangalore. All Rights Reserved. NEED FOR e- ASSESSMENT IN THE...