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eAssessment in the VET sector Melanie Worrall The Klevar Group

eAssessment in the VET sector Melanie Worrall The Klevar Group. Transforming Assessment Webinar Series 11 July 2012 07:00 UST/GMT. eAssessment in the VET sector. Welcome and introduction. Housekeeping Emergency exits – lol

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eAssessment in the VET sector Melanie Worrall The Klevar Group

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  1. eAssessment in the VET sectorMelanie WorrallThe Klevar Group Transforming Assessment Webinar Series 11 July 2012 07:00 UST/GMT

  2. eAssessment in the VET sector Welcome and introduction • Housekeeping • Emergency exits – lol • Use the chat and feel free to put your hand up to interrupt at any time! • This presentation is based on information from the National VET e-learning strategy and Queensland VET development centre (QVDC).

  3. eAssessment in the VET sector Today’s presentation Assessment in the VET sector Background research National standards Examples of what is happening Authenticity

  4. eAssessment in the VET sector Poll • How many people are from the VET sector, Higher Education or other? In the participants window use the poll button to answer: A = VET B = Higher Education C = Other

  5. eAssessment in the VET sector Assessment in VET Assessment means the process of collectingevidence and making judgements on whether competency has been achieved, to confirm that an individual can perform to the standard expected in the workplace, as expressed by the relevant endorsed industry/enterprise competency standards of a Training Package or by the learning outcomes of a VET accredited course.

  6. eAssessment in the VET sector Nationalsurveyresults • 2009 E-learning Benchmarking Survey • 46% of registered training organisations (RTOs) were using e-learning for assessment. • 62% teachers and trainers are using online assessment activities

  7. eAssesment(defined) E-assessment covers a wide range of activities where digital technologies are used in assessment

  8. eAssessment in the VET sector Contextandbackground • E-assessment and the AQTF*: Bridging the divide between practitioners and auditors (Callan & Clayton, 2009) • Issues identified: • Lack of diversity in evidence collection • Auditors backgrounds vsValidity • Authenticity • Note: the AQTF has been replaced by Standards for NVR registered training organisations

  9. eAssessment in the VET sector Guidelinesstructure Five broad categories • Infrastructure provision • Technical standards • e-assessment development and maintenance • e-assessment practices • e-assessment context

  10. eAssessment in the VET sector Forms of evidence collection • Text based evidence: quizzes, SMS, IM, discussion forums, chat • Visual evidence: video, camera, phones, screen grabs • Audio evidence: audio tools, plugins • Simulations: from sophisticated to simple • Peer assessment: ASC training and development

  11. eAssessment in the VET sector Authenticity • Develop a relationship with the learner • Gather evidence over time • Ask focussed questions

  12. eAssessment in the VET sector Some observations • Delivery = experimentvs Assess = tested • Opportunities for assessment for learning • Don’t cheat – fears and realities • Peer assessment the next realm

  13. eAssessment in the VET sector Resources Australian Flexible Learning Framework (2011) E-assessment guidelines for the VET sector, DEEWR, Canberra, http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/E-assessment%20guidelines%20for%20the%20VET%20sector.pdf Case studies from the E-assessment guidelines • http://www. Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/01_casestudy_Mobile_final.pdf • http://www. Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/04_casestudy_ePortfolio_final.pdf • http://www. Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/03_casestudy_Moodle_final.pdf • http://www. Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/02_casestudy_Video_final.pdf • http://www.fpre2012.lexiblelearning.net.au/files/CaseStudyOverview_final.pdf QVDC resources http://online.evet.qld.edu.au/ Your tube videos: first one is at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6VgB-GAbNs

  14. eAssessment in the VET sector Thanks! • Any questions, thoughts…

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