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!

Cisco Packet Tracer 5.1

Network Lab Case Study

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)

Test Canvas

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 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

Grade Centre

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

Virtual Training Module

Online Assessment Tool

Thanks for Listening Questions? Packet Tracer Demo (if time)