Computer‐assisted Assessment: suggested guidelines for an institutional strategy

ABSTRACT

Institutions are increasingly turning to technology to solve their teaching, learning and assessment problems. The use of computers in student assessment, when compared to their use for teaching is a relatively new development. The experiences gained from the development of computer‐aided learning can inform and progress the use of computer‐assisted assessment (CAA). This paper considers the development of CAA in higher education and proposes that a strategic approach is advantageous to institutions wishing to develop and implement CAA systems. A brief review of the lessons learnt from computer‐aided learning and CAA is provided and the experiences of two institutions are described. Based on this, recommendations are made as to how effective CAA systems can be implemented on an institutional basis.

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Derek Stephens

DEREK STEPHENS is a Lecturer in the Department of Information and Library Studies and Co‐ordinator of the Computer‐Assisted Assessment Support Project at Loughbor‐ough University

Joanna Bull

JOANNA BULL is a Research Fellow in Education Technology working within the Unit for Learning Technology, Research and Assessment and the Faculty of Science and Computing at the University of Luton

Winnie Wade

WINNIE WADE is the Co‐ordinator of the Flexible Learning Initiative (FLI) at Loughborough University. FLI is the centre for teaching, learning and assessment support at the university.