16th e-Assessment Question Conference and Exhibition
‘Risk and Reward: How do we deliver the benefits of e-Assessment?’
The e-Assessment Question Conference and Exhibition will be the 16th annual international conference on e-Assessment and computer supported assessment and qualifications.
The organisers, Assessment Tomorrow, are delighted to announce the line up of speakers this year includes:
Nicola Blackwell, Turnitin
Gavin Busuttil-Reynaud, Director, Alphaplus
Mark Dawe, CEO, AELP
Colin Deal, Chair Day Two
Alistair Denton, CEO, COMPROBO
Sofie Emmertsen, Inspera
Alistair Fryer-Bovill, PSI
Ian Gurling, AO Manager Fire Industry Association Awarding Organisation (FIA AO).
Andrew Harland, CEO, Int. Examinations Officers Association
Graham Hudson, MD, GA Partnership
Vincent de Jong, Trifork Learning
Chris Kirk, MD, Digital Me
John Kleeman, Founder, Questionmark
Martin Mackain Bremner, Chair Day One
Brian Moon, Chief Technology Officer, Perigean
Louella Morton, Executive Director, TestReach
Graham Orpwood, Professor Emeritus of Education at York University, Toronto, and International Projects Manager, Vretta
Denis Saunders, CEO and Founder, Calibrand (keynote address, day one)
Murray Silver, BizExaminer
Bernhard Waglechner, BizExaminer
Martyn Ware, SQA
Matthew White, NCC Education
John Winkley, Director, Alphaplus
The speakers will tackle questions such as:
‘Where is digital technology taking the challenge to deliver efficient, robust and reliable assessment of skills, knowledge and understanding?’
‘How can we raise standards and improve achievement, meeting regulatory goals and learner expectations’
‘Who is leading the way in delivering 21st Century digital assessment?’
‘How will Institutions and Organisations manage the Assessment process so that it is a central part of learning, training and skills development’
‘What can e-Assessment tell us about students and employees, how do we mine this data to get closer to the cohort, understand their learning and development needs’
‘How does the world of digital natives, social media, big data, innovative technology affect computer based testing and assessment?’
Computer based assessment has grown significantly since the early days of automatic test publishing and certification. We have seen developments like paperless examination projects, e-proctoring, open badges, social media, BYOD, the growth of e-portfolios, the proliferation of question types, the rise of government initiatives and policies following FELTAG and Curriculum for Excellence, including the focus on technology in Apprenticeships, the expectations of digital natives resulting from rapid growth in technology and its use.
Both days will look at the broad spectrum of innovative e-assessment from assessment for learning and formative assessment in the classroom and the workplace, to digital delivery of high stakes qualifications, to the use of technology to support and enhance assessment, qualifications and certification – developing robust, reliable and cost-effective solutions to support learners, teachers and institutions.
Bookings may be made for either day or both days of the event, with a discount for Charities, Schools, Colleges, Universities and those in the public sector. We are delighted to be working with the e-Assessment Association and their gala dinner to be held on the evening of the 18th April 2018 at which the second e-Assessment Awards will be presented. Delegates to the conference can optionally book their place at the dinner when booking for the conference.
We trust you or one of your colleagues will be able to join us for what will certainly prove to be an invaluable and thought-provoking event.
Jeff Ross
Director, Assessment Tomorrow
email : [email protected] for more details
Visit the e-Assessment Question 2018 web site: www.e-assessment-question.com to read more about the conference and for details on how to registration.
