Why Attend

Goals, Ambitions and Objectives of the Conference

To examine how the tools, techniques and technologies of e-Assessment can respond to the challenges of integrating assessment of knowledge, understanding and skills in vocational and academic learning

To discuss the tools and techniques required by the education, training and corporate sectors and identify which technology can provide this and be fit for purpose and cost effective.

To raise awareness of the importance of e-Assessment in all its forms of formative assessment from electronic testing to e-portfolio management

To bring together the strategists, policy makers, practitioners and key decision makers at one event for an exchange of ideas and to review lessons learnt and opportunities taken.

To provide a forum for developing the debate on the selection and use of e-Assessment in support of formative assessment, personal learning planning and the Assessment for Learning ideals.

Speakers

Local experts and suppliers
Users and practitioners
Strategists and Planners
International and UK based suppliers
Academic and Vocational environment

The Scope

Formal, high stakes educational qualifications
Professional qualifications
Vocational qualifications
Teaching and learning support in schools, colleges and universities
Learning and professional development in the workplace
The infrastructure supporting the development and delivery of e-learning and e-Assessment.
Content development, examination delivery, qualification support and automation.

Method/Approach