A new system for Assignment Hand-in through Studynet

Assignments V3

Meeting University needs for on-line hand-in

Streamlining the marking and feedback process

Felix Power (x3097) and Brian Osborne (x8576)

Session AimsConsider why we need a new

systemThe role of feedback in

assessment and how this can be supported by StudyNet

Consider briefly alternative methods of assessment that could be supported by an on-line system

Existing Assignment SystemDesigned for

◦Distance Learning modules (25% by 2015)

◦Small groupsNot scalableCould crash and take StudyNet

with it ...Only the OU have more online

hand-insData “trapped” in the module

websiteOnly supports very basic

traditional assessment paths

The new system ...Option to use available

2010/2011Becomes default in 2011/2012Turn on in Module configuration

Where would you like to mark?How can StudyNet assist you

with providing feedback and managing marking load?

New Assignments System Infrastructure

New InfrastructureMore powerSeparation of functions means

StudyNet should still run even if Assignment Servers crash

Allows us to have an off-line marking client

Marking SchemesDrop down box with choice of

marks from those in the scheme◦Standard Percentage Scheme

1 to 100

◦Limited Percentage Scheme 48, 52, 55, etc

◦Postgraduate Pass Fail Pass or Fail

Ensures consistency between markers

Feedback SchemesTwo on offerDesigned by the LTI

Feedback Scheme 1: Original Scheme

Feedback Scheme 2:Standard LTI Scheme

Feedback Schemes: Radio ButtonsRadio button choices are mapped

to paragraphs of textEdit suggested text to make

◦More personal◦Pick out examples from student’s

work◦More accurate and relevant

Example paragraph for Knowledge Excellent. Your work shows

comprehensive knowledge of the topic in the context of this assignment. You might want to think about relating this to other contexts to increase your grade further.

Submit an Assignment 1

Submit an Assignment 2

Submitting an AssignmentMore reflective elements added

ReflectionStudents are asked to reflect

◦When submitting an assignment◦When getting marks and feedback

Mark Assignment 1

Mark Assignment 2

Marking Allocations 1As a marker:

◦Filter allocated submissions◦View all submissions◦Allocations a suggestion, not

proscribedAs an allocator:

◦Manual selection of markers◦Random automatic selection

Marking Allocations 2

Second MarkingNo changes in this initial releaseSomething we’d like to look at in

the future

Show Graph

Monitoring Student Performance across modulesUnder development for release

this year or nextView how a particular student did

in a particular skill (e.g. Use of English, Use of Maths) across all their modules to highlight weaknesses

This could be used as evidence in student CVs. Strengths (e.g. Teamwork)

Offline Marking ClientDownload submissions for your

assignment onto a laptop/tablet pc when you are in office (may take some time)

Mark where ever you can use the laptop/tablet pc

Reconnect to network and synchronise

Download zip file for TurnitinEasy way to get all the

assignment submissions in one place

Not just for TurnitinCan choose All files or just

Turnitin compatible filesCan download files for a

particular marker

Student Submission to TurnitinStudents can get an individual

reportLecturers can choose in the

configuration if this option should be on and how they would submit – multiple / once

Tutors get the opportunity to see a list of all the student submissions including the worst score achieved and then the process the student went through to improve

Student View

Student View

Tutor View

Tutor View

Tutor View

July Training Sessionshttp://www.studynet.herts.ac.uk/ptl/common/uhevents.nsf/eventCentral?OpenForm

References Engaging Students with Assessment Feedback - Final Report

for FDTL5 Project 144/03 – June 2008 . https://mw.brookes.ac.uk/download/attachments/2851361/FDTL_FeedbackProjectReportApril2009.pdf?version=1

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