eAssessment in the VET sector Melanie Worrall The Klevar Group Transforming Assessment Webinar Series 11 July :00 UST/GMT

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). eAssessment in the VET sector

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

Assessment in VET Assessment means the process of collecting evidence 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. eAssessment in the VET sector

National survey results  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 eAssessment in the VET sector

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

Context and background  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 Lack of diversity in evidence collection  Auditors backgrounds vs Validity  Authenticity  Note: the AQTF has been replaced by Standards for NVR registered training organisations eAssessment in the VET sector

Guidelines structure Five broad categories  Infrastructure provision  Technical standards  e-assessment development and maintenance  e-assessment practices  e-assessment context 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 eAssessment in the VET sector

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

Some observations  Delivery = experiment vs Assess = tested  Opportunities for assessment for learning  Don’t cheat – fears and realities  Peer assessment the next realm eAssessment in the VET sector

Resources Australian Flexible Learning Framework (2011) E-assessment guidelines for the VET sector, DEEWR, Canberra, assessment%20guidelines%20for%20the%20VET%20sector.pdf Case studies from the E-assessment guidelines  Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/01_casestudy_Mobile_final.pdf Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/01_casestudy_Mobile_final.pdf  Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/04_casestudy_ePortfolio_final.pdf Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/04_casestudy_ePortfolio_final.pdf  Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/03_casestudy_Moodle_final.pdf Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/03_casestudy_Moodle_final.pdf  Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/02_casestudy_Video_final.pdf Pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/files/02_casestudy_Video_final.pdf  QVDC resources Your tube videos: first one is at: eAssessment in the VET sector

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