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Dear Martine, Further to Roger's e-mail below which mentions our Red Pen Tool (a trial version of which can be accessed from www.redpentool.com <http://www.redpentool.com/> ) it is also worth noting that we are just about to release a version that can be seamlessly integrated within the Moodle Activity Module, thus allowing students to annotate and self-assess their work against pre-defined criteria (criteria which could be based on the qualification mark scheme) and then teachers to see this annotation and self-assessment and add annotations and assessment criteria of their own - each user's annotations/assessments is added on a transparent layer that overlays the original work, providing a full audit trail and leaving the original work unaltered. The tool works with any printable digital file, so Word, PowerPoint, etc., and only requires the Flash plug-in to view and mark all of these files online through your browser - i.e. you don't need the original software used to author the work loaded on to your machine. It is also worth noting that some awarding bodies are now looking at using the Red Pen Tool as part of the verification/moderation process for qualification coursework, as we support a range of qualifications in much the same way as Megan describes below in her post, but with seamless and secure electronic submission to the awarding body at the end of the process - so no need to print or burn work to CD. I hope that this is helpful, but please do let me know if you have any specific questions about Red Pen Tool or want to see it in action or talk to one of the schools/colleges who are already using it. Kind regards, Matt --------------------------------------- Matt Wingfield Business Development Director TAG Developments [log in to unmask] 07850 488 502 ________________________________ From: Roger Broadie [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 15 September 2009 09:00 To: Virtual Learning Environments Cc: Matt Wingfield Subject: Re: [VLES] Innovative ways of online assessing Martine, I have recently had a look at Tag Development's red-pen tool - have not yet seen any evidence of it being used in anger (it's pretty new) but it looks as though it could be extremely effective for both formative and summative assessment, including high-stakes assessment for exam boards. http://www.tagdev.co.uk/projects/red-pen-tool Reply to Matt if you want more details. Roger. On 14 Sep 2009, at 20:10, Martine Fryer wrote: Hi Megan That is great Megan. Which examining board is that? I teach A level IT and the students provide print-based evidence for coursework, which we mark but a selection is verified by the examining board. Martine Martine FryerSenior Lecturer Teaching and Learning Mentor for e-learning South Downs College 02392 797905 ________________________________ From: Virtual Learning Environments on behalf of Megan Robertson Sent: Mon 14/09/2009 11:05 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [VLES] Innovative ways of online assessing Our A-level Product Design course requires an ongoing coursework submission which passes continually between student and teacher during most of the year, with the student revising his work according to teacher advice and comments. We manage this via Moodle, keeping all iterations so the development of the student's work as well as the final outcome is available... thus combining formative and ultimately summative assessment. The final submission is burned to CD for transmission to the exam board. Megan City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College ________________________________ From: Virtual Learning Environments on behalf of Richard Everett Sent: Mon 14/09/2009 10:30 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [VLES] Innovative ways of online assessing Martine (et al) As with Ray I think one of the great advantages of online assessment is that it can do more than just summative assessment. In addition I question shouldn't we also be thinking of diagnostic assessment (arguably another formative assessment?) - particularly as a part of initial assessment of students skills perhaps as part of the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) process (ie getting to know the students at the beginning of their engagement). I would argue that where they are separate getting all of these 'systems' interoperating with one another is a challenge but well worthwhile as part of a coherent and joined-up assessment strategy. Regards Richard Richard Everett The Old Coach House r/o 9 High Street Old Town Stevenage SG1 3BG p. 01438 215 447 m. 07766 611 826 e. [log in to unmask] From: Virtual Learning Environments [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ray Tolley Sent: 14 September 2009 09:16 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [VLES] Innovative ways of online assessing Martine, As much as I note your emphasis on summative assessment, I feel that a formative approach towards that final grading is essential. As a teacher for many years, I've found that getting to know each and every student before the final crunch of the end-of-course-marking is essential. Certainly, it helps me to 'mug up' any nuances of the material before the final pressure of marking - and thus some ease in having an overview of the material presented before the rush. But, more importantly, to my mind, is the understanding of the *processes* by which the student has come to their final presentation and if their learning has progressed through an assimilation of feedback from peers or tutors. If nothing else, seeing an artefact grow is a useful guard against plagiarism. And thus my absolute conviction of the place of e-Portfolios in Teaching and Learning. BW Ray Tolley FEIDCT, NAACE Fellow, MBILD ICT Education Consultant Maximise ICT Ltd P: http://raytolley.v2efolioworld.mnscu.edu/ <http://raytolley.v2efolioworld.mnscu.edu/> B: http://www.efoliointheuk.blogspot.com/ <http://www.efoliointheuk.blogspot.com/> W: http://www.maximise-ict.co.uk/eFolio-01.htm <http://www.maximise-ict.co.uk/eFolio-01.htm> Winner of the IMS 'Leadership Regional Award 2009' From: Virtual Learning Environments [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Martine Fryer Sent: 14 September 2009 08:19 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [VLES] Innovative ways of online assessing Dear Colleagues Are there innovative ways of assessing students work online? I am researching into methods of online assessments mainly for summative purposes. The Open University ask students to upload their MS Word created assessments and these are marked online using comments, then returned to students. This was the same method used at the University of Portsmouth for the MSc in e-Learning Technologies which was an online course. However, I am interested in any other online methods that would be accepted by examining boards and universities. Regards Martine Martine Fryer Senior Lecturer Teaching and Learning Mentor for e-learning South Downs College 02392 797905 ********************************************************************** This message may contain privileged and confidential information. It is intended solely for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete the message immediately. The text in this e-mail and any attachments should not be altered or tampered with in any way. 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