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Strategies for coping with unexpected uptake of CBA

7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003. Strategies for coping with unexpected uptake of CBA. Stuart Hepplestone e-learning adviser Learning and Teaching Institute Sheffield Hallam University. Content of session. Background to CBA at SHU

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Strategies for coping with unexpected uptake of CBA

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  1. 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003 Strategies for coping with unexpected uptake of CBA Stuart Hepplestone e-learning adviser Learning and Teaching Institute Sheffield Hallam University

  2. Content of session • Background to CBA at SHU • Drivers for the uptake of CBA • Emerging trends • Examples of usage • Support strategies • Questions 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

  3. SHU LTA strategy • Flexible delivery • Support for a diversity of students • Appropriate use of technology 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

  4. SHU LTA strategy • Flexible delivery • Support for a diversity of students • Appropriate use of technology • e-learning@shu project http://e-learning.shu.ac.uk 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

  5. Previous CBA activity at SHU • Optical Mark Reader • Other VLEs • Question Mark • Support for CBA up to 2001http://www.shu.ac.uk/services/lti/resources/caapracticalguidance/ 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

  6. CBA at SHU 2001 onwards • The VLE as driver • Other drivers • Time • Independent learning • Improved support • External influences 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

  7. CBA at SHU 2001 onwards • What's happening now? • 18,000 students enrolled on 1+ sites • 1,200 staff enrolled in an Instructor role • 1,000 active courses • 8,000 students experienced CBA • Blackboard usage statistics 2 June 2003 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

  8. CBA in Blackboard • Assessment types – Test, Survey • Question types • Multiple Choice – Matching • Multiple Answer – Ordering • True/False – Fill-in-the-Blank – Short Answer/Essay • Question pools • Feedback 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

  9. Examples of usage • Diagnostic Radiography • Languages • Sports Science 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

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  16. Perceived wisdoms • CBA is most appropriate for large cohorts where automated marking can save time • CBA is mainly about MCQs • Students will not engage with CBA unless it carries credit 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

  17. Expectations and experiences • Staff • Marking • Repeatability and reusability • Randomisation • Students • Motivating • Flexibility • Immediate feedback 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

  18. Support strategy for CBA • One to one support • SHU Blackboard Users’ Forum • Newsflash • Better your Blackboard basics • Accessible Assessments http://www.shu.ac.uk/services/lti/accessibleassessments/ • Building Question Pools 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

  19. Support strategy for CBA • Staff, student and institutional issues • Level of staff ICT skills • Appropriateness • Fairness and equity • Workload implications • Beyond MCQs • Summative/real time • Exceeding targets 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

  20. Further information • Contact:s.j.hepplestone@shu.ac.uk • Web site:http://e-learning.shu.ac.uk 7th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference 8-9 July 2003

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