The OU has just completed a pilot study of StudyScan in two of our regions: 
East Anglia(me) and West Midlands (Vicki Goodwin). We are currently writing 
up our findings. We also had a very useful meeting with Dorota Zdzienski. 
The package is being marketed by ISL who sold us the old version but failed 
to send us the update in January. We have just managed to get hold of the 
update and will be running the data through again. I don't want to predict 
the outcome of the report so the following is my own opinion as I see things 
so far:

My feeling is that this package should be accepted* but the output needs 
some interpretation. It would probably be more acceptable if the assessment 
report and its recommendations were to  be 'signed off' by a qualified 
individual (Ed. Psych or SpL Diplomate). We are hoping to work with Dorota 
on some guidelines for interpreting the output from the computer assessment 
and hope to get some money for this soon. The problem will be convincing the 
LEAs. This is not a problem for the OU as our students do not qualify for 
DSA (as yet). It seems that our exams admin are happy to provide exams 
facilities based on an assessment carried out in this way but 'signed off' 
by Vicki (who has the diploma).

*StudyScan comprises a battery of relevant tests (some well proven, some new 
and relevant to adults) which are applied in a more consistent way than by 
various individuals and many  students report that they find it more 
comfortable, more adult  than being assessed by a human!

I think this is all I can say at this stage.
Bonita


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>I would really appreciate similar information too! I'm looking at the
>possibility of introducing Studyscan and have run the demo version but
>would like the opportunity of seeing the full package. My worry is whether
>the LEAs will accept it in place of the traditional Ed. Psychologists
>assessment.
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>On Tue, 7 Jul 1998 13:59:00 +0100 "Bailey, Vera [SEC]" <[log in to unmask]> 

>wrote:
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>> Does anyone have experience of using Studyscan in their institution? I
>> would welcome feedback as to its usefulness with regard to
>> administration and whether or not it could be used in place of a
>> Psychologists report for DSA applications if countersigned or additional
>> report written by a qualified R.S.A. Diploma holder? Thanks Vera
>
>Amanda Shaw
>Brunel University, UK
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