• To understand what computer based testing and assessment is – and what it is nor
• To understand how it can support teaching and learning in college
• To consider issues related to materials, ‘items’, ‘papers’ and marking
• To identify issues relating to the management of computer based assessment in your centre
• To determine how you might select partners and support services for computer based assessment
  

10.00 Overview and issues

• To understand computer based testing and assessment (CBA)
• To define terms used in computer based testing and assessment
• To consider social, political, educational and technological issues associated with CBA

11.00 Coffee

11.15 Items, papers and marking

• Developing materials
• Items versus papers
• Putting papers together
• Effective marking strategies

12.30 Lunch

13.30 Developing computer based assessment

• Issues to be considered in your centre
• Delivery systems
• Selecting, training and using examiners
• Timescales leading to development and delivery
• Identifying candidates and preparing them for assessment
• Quality and standards
• Performance measures

14.30 Working with partners – or developing in-house?

• Working with software and other companies
• Identifying appropriate support services
• Project management issues

15.15 Adding value

• Services that you may wish to consider and use

15.30 Summary, next steps and close