[AISWorld] Transforming Assessment (e-assessment) online seminar news

Mathew Hillier m.hillier at uq.edu.au
Sun Feb 22 06:38:49 EST 2015


Transforming Assessment Update
[via AISWORLD email list - this is not direct mail - apologies for any cross posting]

In this issue:
1. New Transforming Assessment website launched (important for webinar registration).
2. Recording released: "Digital Badges..." 4th Feb.
3. Next webinar "...simulation-based pedagogies" 4th March.

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1. New Transforming Assessment website launched (important for webinar registration)

We have released our new Transforming Assessment website, while it looks similar to the old in appearance it has new and improved:
* e-assessment examples in Moodle 2.8
* an easier to use single-sign-on across the sub-sites.
* our own URL shortener ta.vu ('transforming assessment view')
* a free self-sign up TA site account is now required to self-register for webinar sessions (no need to send rsvp emails anymore).

Still at no cost.

Note about creating new TA site accounts:
* This is a once only job - once created the account is good for all future webinars.
* If registering with an education domain email ('edu', 'ac') or an email from the authorised domains list, this will give you full access to try e-assessment examples and post content in forums.
* A valid email address is required to validate your account, done by clicking the link emailed to you (it may take 15 minutes to arrive).
* Regardless of the email you used to register, all users with accounts can register for webinars!

Check it out and get registered ready for the next webinar
http://transformingassessment.com

Note: If you encounter any issues please email me directly m.hillier AT uq.edu.au with details.
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2. Webinar recording released: "Digital Badges to curate, credential and carry forward digital learning evidence", held 4 Feb.
Presenters: David Gibson (Curtin University) and Kate Coleman (Deakin University).
This online session explored: digital badging, and how it can warrant learning and motivate higher education students; implementing a whole of program approach in a degree program or for extra-curricular activity; implementing a whole of institution approach to badging including policy, change leadership, and including professional bodies.

View the recording and obtain resources
http://ta.vu/4F2015
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3. Next Transforming Assessment webinar
"Enhancing student learning outcomes with simulation-based pedagogies" (in business).
Wednesday, 4 March 2015.

Presenter: A/Prof. Pierre Benckendorff (University of Queensland, Australia).
This seminar will explore the techniques used to assess the learning outcomes of online business simulations. Online business simulations are complex learning tools designed to teach strategy, competitive analysis, finance, marketing, HRM, cross-functional alignment, and the selection of tactics to build a successful business. Simulations can develop a range of skills and capabilities that are challenging to develop using traditional teaching and learning approaches. Simulations are one of many tools in the educator's tool kit and their effectiveness depends on the use of appropriate pedagogy and assessment to support student learning.
Audience interaction is encouraged to make it a lively session.

Hosted by: Professor Geoffrey Crisp (RMIT University, Australia) and
Dr Mathew Hillier (The Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation, The University of Queensland, Australia).

Note: we have launched a new website. Please create a free account to register for webinars
http://ta.vu/4mar2015

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Further information:
The Transforming Assessment webinars are part of a series of free events covering a range of e-assessment topics.
Further information on this and future events, recordings of past sessions, project information and participation/technical help on using the virtual seminar system can be found on our website at transformingassessment.com

Acknowledgements:
Support for this activity has been provided by the Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching, RMIT University and the University of Queensland. The views expressed in this publication/activity do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring institutions.
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regards,

Dr Mathew Hillier
The University of Queensland, Australia
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