Webinar 1: Diverse Assessment Approaches
Wednesday 12 March 2014 (15:30 – 16:30)
In this webinar we will be looking at how assessment can be an integral part of the learning and teaching process on NC, National, Higher and HN programmes. Cherry Hopton from Dundee and Angus College will be demonstrating how diverse assessment approaches provide opportunities for her students to focus less on recall and more on application.
Webinar 2: Marked Improvement
Wednesday 26 March 2014 (15:30 – 16:30)
The Higher Education Academy (HEA) has recognised that assessment practices have not kept pace with the changes in education and that current assessments do not always meet the learners’ needs in relation to the world of work. A representative from HEA will share a review tool which is designed to demonstrate whether assessment is fit for purpose, professional judgements are reliable and learners have a shared understanding of standards.
Webinar 3: PeerWise
Friday 9 May 2014 (13:30 – 14:30)
Edinburgh University has been using the free online tool ‘PeerWise’ to support learners in the creation, sharing, evaluation and discussion of assessment questions. A representative from Edinburgh University will demonstrate PeerWise in a hands-on session. She will present their findings on how PeerWise supports collaborative learning and contributes to the development of analytical skills in an engaging way for learners.
Webinar 4: Assessing Creativity
Wednesday 28 May 2014 (15:30 – 16:30)
In this webinar we will be looking at creativity as a 21st Century skill that can be taught and assessed. Fiona McGarry from Dundee University will share effective and innovative models of assessing creativity.
