New Jisc and QCA publication makes sense of e-assessment
The immense possibilities offered by e-Assessment are recognised in all sectors of education and supported by the DfES as fundamental to the future success of learners. As more software suppliers and developers become involved in producing e-assessment products, the language of e-assessment has become increasingly complex.
A new publication, developed jointly by Jisc and the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority), unravels the e-assessment vocabulary and standardises terms. As awarding bodies, administrators, software developers and suppliers, teachers, lecturers and learners become increasingly involved in computerised forms of e-assessment, the e-Assessment Glossary will grow to provide an explanation to learners about how to achieve a positive, personalised learning experience.
Endorsed by all the UK qualifications and curriculum authorities, the glossary is aimed at a wide range of education professionals who may not have specialist knowledge of e-assessment but who need an understanding of terms they come across in their day-to-day work.
Speaking at the launch of the glossary at the BETT Conference at Olympia last week, Jisc programme manager Malcolm Batchelor said:
“e-Assessment has rapidly become one of the key areas in which institutions and individual practitioners need support and guidance. This glossary fills a gap in the available provision of support, and provides professionals in all sectors with a vital point of reference for all matters relating to e-assessment. Jisc is delighted to have worked with the QCA to develop this resource.
This glossary fills a gap in the available provision of support..."
Jisc Programme Manager Malcolm Batchelor speaks at the launch of the Jisc/QCA e-assessment glossary
Martin Ripley, Head of QCA’s e-Strategy, said:
“e-Assessment is becoming a major driving force in education. It offers learners freedom and choice and the ability to control their own learning. This new publication provides vital information and guidance.
e-Assessment... offers learners freedom and choice and the ability to control their own learning..." Martin Ripley, Head of QCA's e-strategy, accompanied by Jisc's Executive Secretary Dr Malcolm Read, welcomes the joint initiative.
For further information, please contact: Malcolm Batchelor (Jisc) or Alika Gupta (QCA) guptaa@qca.org.uk.
The e-Assessment glossary was written by Gavin Busuttil-Reynaud and John Winkley of 3Square Solutions with support from the AlphaPlus Consultancy, and was funded jointly by Jisc and QCA.