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Using MyBU MPQs to Lighten the Assessment Load. David Newell (DEC). DEC Software Systems Framework. Merge three DEC UG frameworks Multimedia & Network Systems Computing Business Information Technology 216 Level C students – groups of 18 ‘ Superlab ’ seats 3 seminar groups
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Using MyBU MPQs to Lighten the Assessment Load David Newell (DEC)
DEC Software Systems Framework • Merge three DEC UG frameworks • Multimedia & Network Systems • Computing • Business Information Technology • 216 Level C students – groups of 18 • ‘Superlab’ seats 3 seminar groups • Computers& Networks Unit • Network lab – groups of 18
Computers & Networks • Level C Unit – 216 Students • 60:40 Exam/Coursework • Assignment • Network Design Case Study • Scenario – simple network for school • Design is synthesis – Level C? • Very challenging to most Y1 students • Lack of real knowledge/understanding • Plagiarism! MARKING LOAD!
MyBU Multiple Choice • Two assignments Autumn & Spring • 200 students attended both • Much better than for lecture/lab sessions • Good attendance at labs Autumn Term • Less good Spring Term • Each Test 30 MPQs in 45 mins • Controlled environment – closed book
Question Banks • Previous unit MPQ exam questions • Take a long time to write • Cisco on-line E-assessments • Are fairly difficult • Low level, very technical • Issue of IP • Ok for ideas for questions • Are really CPD Certifications • Lack academic underpinning
Example Cisco Online Certification Question CCNA Exploration 1e v4 Curriculum consists of 10 stage tests with a final closed book exam and a case study Cisco CCNA Certification Online test questions (selected)
Administer in Labs • 13 Level C groups • Closed Book timed test • MyBU randomises questions • And the answers • Everyone takes same test, same week • Password protected • NO MOBILE PHONES • Did they email it to a friend? • View mark/feedback in Grade Centre
Feedback • Instant Feedback to student • Grade Centre • Test Scores and Overall Coursework Mark • Which Questions right/wrong • Feedback comment from tutor • Explanation of answer to each question • Students like instant feedback of mark • Look at Grade Centre later/reflection • Revision resource
Unit Evaluation • 216 enrolled, 200 took both tests • 17 students did not pass first time • Students did better in the first test • Engagement was better in term 1 • Term 2 labs could be better attended • Better formative online tests • Add exciting ‘Virtual Training Modules’ • Integrate Packet Tracer E-assessments & Virtual Training Module animations
Thanks for Listening • Questions? • Packet Tracer Demo (if time)