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CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PROGRAMME UPDATE
The e-Assessment-Question 2009
Conference and Exhibition London, 18th/19th March 2009
Shaw Theatre and Novotel St Pancras London
www.e-assessment-question.co.uk
Now in its seventh year, The e-Assessment Question is the Conference and
Exhibition examining the practical aspects of e-Assessment and Computer
Based Testing and Assessment, and it’s use from the classroom to the
workplace.
We are delighted to announce a number of additional speakers have been
added to the programme.
• Professor Phillip John, Dean of Heriot Watt University and Chair of
the Scholar Forum will talk about an exciting new development in Scotland,
SCHOLARpedia
• Tom Burkand, Director of the Promethean Trust and author of Centre
for Policy Studies Report 'Ticking the Right Boxes' (www.cps.org.uk) Jan. 2009
has kindly agreed to present his findings at the conference, a copy of the
Report will be made available to delegates in their digital delegates pack.
• Martin Ripley, 21st Century Learning
• Peter Smith, School Shape
We are also pleased to announce that the first AGM of the e-Assessment
Association will be held at 17.30 in the Shaw Theatre at the end of the first
day of the conference. (www.e-assessment.com)
With a line up of speakers also including
Isabel Nisbet, Acting Chief Executive Ofqual (KEYNOTE SPEAKER)
Simon Ball, JISC TechDis
Patrick Craven, Cambridge Assessment
Professor Stephen Gomez, Plymouth University
Andrew Pember, Learning Solutions Director, City and Guilds
Professor Don Mackenzie, University of Derby
Niel Mclean, Becta
Professor Richard Noss, Institute of Education
Che Osborne, BTL
Martin Ripley, 21st Century Learning
Denis Saunders, Founder and Chief Executive, Calibrand
Vikki Smith, Assessment Director, City and Guilds
John Winkley, AlphaPlus Consultancy
this year’s conference takes PEOPLE it’s theme and includes a second day
that focuses on accessibility and inclusion.
The conference will look at the impact of the technology of learners, providers
and examiners address issues such as:
• Are you considering using computer based testing or using e-
portfolios?
• What are the implications for learners and teachers, not to mention
examiners and managers?
• Are you thinking about the Accessibility issues of using the
technology for assessment and learning?
• Do you want to see the latest developments?
• Are you concerned about the risks and costs?
• Want to upgrade your current e-Assessment technologies?
• Are you involved with e-marking, e-Assessment or e-portfolios for
the first time?
• Do you need to understand the impact of DDA on your e-Assessment
portfolios or testing?
• What is best practice in e-Assessment?
• Do you want to discuss the issues with colleagues and fellow
practitioners?
Visit the e-Assessment Question 2009 web site: www.e-assessment-
question.co.uk to see the list of exciting exhibitors and speakers at the
conference
Jeff Ross
Conference Director
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+44 (0) 7785 920392
Ofqual is pleased to support the e-Assessment Question 2009.
However the views expressed at the conference are the speakers’ own and do
not represent Ofqual policy
Conference Fees:
£250 per delegate per day plus VAT at the prevailing rate.
£475 per delegate for attendance on both days plus VAT at the prevailing rate.
Discounts for delegates from schools , colleges, registered charities and the
public sector:
£190 per delegate per day plus VAT at the prevailing rate.
£370 per delegate for attendance on both days plus VAT at the prevailing rate.
We would also like to thank City and Guilds, BTL, Calibrand and DRS for their
sponsorship of this prestigious event.
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