Theme 1 Project 27
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title |
Assessment is for Learning through digital Technologies
(aka e-scape Scotland: e-scape = e-solutions for creative assessment in portfolio environments)
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Researchers |
Susan
McLaren (Curriculum Research & Development,
School of Education), University of Edinburgh |
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Keywords |
e-assessment;
formative; creativity; evidence of performance; CfE Technologies;
GLOW; multi- modes of expression |
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Abstract |
The
Design and Technology section of the Department of Curriculum Research
and Development, the University of Edinburgh is working in partnership
with Learning and Teaching Scotland, LTS, and Scottish Qualifications
Authority, SQA, to explore and trial feasible and innovative methods
of assessing performance, based on groundbreaking work of the Technology
Education Research Unit, Goldsmiths College University of London. The
research project is school based and therefore a successful working
partnership with the school practitioners is central to the work.
The main thrust of this project will be to explore the potential of
the e-scape methodology in classrooms where learning and 'Assessment
is for Learning' is the primary concern.
Aim:
To develop and extend an adaptation of the 'e-scape' project which
captures pupil performance, thinking and creativity, encompassing
formative assessment strategies as learners work on design challenges,
through a cross platform system allowing a range of digital devices
available in schools.
Objectives:
- To trial and appraise the opportunities 'e-scape' offers for supporting Assessment FOR, OF and AS Learning.
- To explore the transferability of 'e-scape' technologies and its operability on a range of alternative systems and devices.
- To capture pupil performance in a real time scenarios as a means
for recognising achievement and developing performance in a wider
sense.
- To provide proof of the 'e-scape' concept in the learning and
assessing process and how it may affect the iterative approaches
to creative, critical thinking and communication.
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Publications |
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Start
/end date |
December
2008 - December 2009 |
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Funder
/amount |
BECTA, Learning
and Teaching Scotland LTS; Scottish Qualifications Authority SQA
Amount: £48,000 total (phase 1)
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