This document discusses the history and status of the Question and Test Interoperability (QTI) specification. [1] It was first conceived in 1999 and has gone through several versions to improve and extend the specification. [2] The most recent version, QTI v2.1, was published in 2006 but is still awaiting final release as comments are being collected and interoperability demonstrations have yet to take place. [3] The project team that developed QTI met monthly but is now looking for a new chair as the previous co-chairs have stepped down.
This document discusses innovations in assessment and feedback in higher education. It provides examples of using audio and video feedback, student response systems, and adaptive learning systems. It also discusses integrating assessment systems and mobile applications. The document advocates for feedback-embedded curriculum design and program-based assessment approaches. It summarizes research findings that formative assessment and oral feedback lead to students better understanding assessment standards.
Introduction to the joint JISC CETIS and Making Assessment Count project event on 2 February 2011. Background information and further reading on the topic of assessment feedback.
JISC has supported technology-enhanced assessment for over a decade through their e-Learning Programme, focusing on areas like online testing, formative assessment, quality processes, and curriculum redesign. Their current work examines how to better develop learner skills in self-assessment and use of digital tools for educational purposes. While e-assessment systems and assignment submission tools are commonly used, more advanced techniques have seen limited adoption. JISC's publications and projects aim to illustrate effective practice and build capacity in assessment and feedback through strategic use of technologies.
The document evaluates three audio feedback methods - audio only, audio-visual asynchronous, and audio-visual synchronous. A study was conducted with 33 psychology honors students and 5 academic staff members. Questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups were used to evaluate the implementation, effectiveness, and preferences for each method from both the student and tutor perspectives. Results showed that audio-visual asynchronous feedback was most effective at improving student marks, while preferences varied between high-performing and low-performing students. The best method also depended on the type of assessment being provided feedback on. Overall, audio feedback was found to provide richer feedback than written comments.
The document discusses converting items from virtual learning environments (VLEs) like Moodle to QTI 2.* format and related topics. It details the process of mapping a Moodle multiple choice item to QTI and discusses implementing other Moodle item types. The author proposes a more generic approach and tool to convert VLE assessment formats to QTI item banks. Issues around the adoption of QTI 2.* and potential ways to simplify it are also considered.
Questionmark provides a stable web service API called QMWISe that allows integration with their assessment software. QMWISe has over 100 methods for functions like retrieving assessment URLs, managing users and results. Questionmark uses QMWISe internally and recommends it as the main integration point. They also introduced a new web service method for importing questions from an external system into Questionmark's question repository.
This document discusses the history and status of the Question and Test Interoperability (QTI) specification. [1] It was first conceived in 1999 and has gone through several versions to improve and extend the specification. [2] The most recent version, QTI v2.1, was published in 2006 but is still awaiting final release as comments are being collected and interoperability demonstrations have yet to take place. [3] The project team that developed QTI met monthly but is now looking for a new chair as the previous co-chairs have stepped down.
This document discusses innovations in assessment and feedback in higher education. It provides examples of using audio and video feedback, student response systems, and adaptive learning systems. It also discusses integrating assessment systems and mobile applications. The document advocates for feedback-embedded curriculum design and program-based assessment approaches. It summarizes research findings that formative assessment and oral feedback lead to students better understanding assessment standards.
Introduction to the joint JISC CETIS and Making Assessment Count project event on 2 February 2011. Background information and further reading on the topic of assessment feedback.
JISC has supported technology-enhanced assessment for over a decade through their e-Learning Programme, focusing on areas like online testing, formative assessment, quality processes, and curriculum redesign. Their current work examines how to better develop learner skills in self-assessment and use of digital tools for educational purposes. While e-assessment systems and assignment submission tools are commonly used, more advanced techniques have seen limited adoption. JISC's publications and projects aim to illustrate effective practice and build capacity in assessment and feedback through strategic use of technologies.
The document evaluates three audio feedback methods - audio only, audio-visual asynchronous, and audio-visual synchronous. A study was conducted with 33 psychology honors students and 5 academic staff members. Questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups were used to evaluate the implementation, effectiveness, and preferences for each method from both the student and tutor perspectives. Results showed that audio-visual asynchronous feedback was most effective at improving student marks, while preferences varied between high-performing and low-performing students. The best method also depended on the type of assessment being provided feedback on. Overall, audio feedback was found to provide richer feedback than written comments.
The document discusses converting items from virtual learning environments (VLEs) like Moodle to QTI 2.* format and related topics. It details the process of mapping a Moodle multiple choice item to QTI and discusses implementing other Moodle item types. The author proposes a more generic approach and tool to convert VLE assessment formats to QTI item banks. Issues around the adoption of QTI 2.* and potential ways to simplify it are also considered.
Questionmark provides a stable web service API called QMWISe that allows integration with their assessment software. QMWISe has over 100 methods for functions like retrieving assessment URLs, managing users and results. Questionmark uses QMWISe internally and recommends it as the main integration point. They also introduced a new web service method for importing questions from an external system into Questionmark's question repository.
QTI (Question and Test Interoperability) is a specification from IMS Global Learning Consortium for a file format for questions, tests, and reporting results. Version 2.1 was published in 2006 as a major revision from earlier versions to improve the item content model, add support for assessments, and improve implementation. Key changes included alignment with other IMS specifications, adding support for XHTML, math, and adaptive items to the item model, and adding features like pre-conditions and branching to the assessment level. The specification aims to support validation of items and assessments as well as external response processing.
Change Management:
One University’s Evolution from Chaos to Calm
John Borwick, Director of IT Portfolio Management
Rita Mewing, Manager of IT Change and Metrics Management
Wake Forest University
Thursday, October 18th at 11am (Eastern)
Wake Forest University implemented department-wide IT service change management in 2008. The process has persisted and flourished during a CIO transition and a major service management tool upgrade. Now in 2012, the process appears to be anchored in our culture.
This presentation summarizes the lessons learned with the implementation and subsequent improvements, for example: the major obstacles we created in our initial roll-out and how we addressed them, how we controlled the process during our tool upgrade, how CAB has evolved to include change reviews for pending work, how we changed the perception of emergency changes, and how we have built on our change management process to solve pressing IT management issues such as allocating resources for major initiatives. Additionally, we will review our key metrics for change management and illustrate how process improvements affected these metrics.
Finally, before answering questions we will summarize what we think you should do if you are implementing or managing a change management process.
A Preliminary Review for ISO 22301:2019 - What Will Change?PECB
A Preliminary Review for ISO 22301:2019 - What Will Change?
The 2012 edition served the profession well for a long time. First attempts by the standards-making community to engage interested parties in the revision process did not create much response. Only after quite some time the interest "erupted" and ISO/TC 292 Working Group 2, being charged with the revision process, received an unprecedented number of comments on what and how to change in the revised version.
It took a couple of long, tough, but productive meetings, to deal with the several hundreds of comments. While currently, the document is in a fair shape to be published, there is obviously still room for more mincing of words, but the working group is confident that the proposed FDIS (Final Draft International Standard) is in good shape to be accepted by the participating NSBs (National Standards Bodies). Voting will take place over the summer and it is expected that the new version is going to be "rolled out” in time for the next plenary meeting of ISO/TC 292 in Bangkok in September.
Main points covered:
• Revision of the first edition of 2012
• Clause 8 (Operation) restructured
• Streamlined according to new ISO Directives for systems management standards
Presenter:
Dr. Wolfgang Mahr has over 20 years of experience in consulting and project management in the ICT environment and during the last 20 years has specialized in the field of Business Continuity Management.
He is experienced in IT governance, information security, business management, marketing, account and product management, in professional education as an author of educational content and international speaker.
He further has extensive experience in the international environment, and in organizational, process and technology consulting. He worked for companies of various sizes. His capabilities include the analysis of complex business and technical situations, processes and systems and solution design. He is fluent in German, English and French.
Recorded Webinar: https://youtu.be/wZMsQ0j4nbQ
The document summarizes release notes for version 4.1 of a software. It lists numerous architectural changes, 20 new features, 24 improvements, and 155 bug fixes. Key new features include an event pub-sub framework, advanced search, API throttling, password/API key management by users, and integrations with AWS, RabbitMQ, Nicira, Netscaler, Juniper SRX, F5 Big IP, and Open vSwitch. The release schedule planned feature development from November 2012 to January 2013, testing from February to March 2013, and release on June 5th, later than the original May target date, due to numerous last minute feature additions. Lessons learned include avoiding large last minute changes and developing features in isolation
This document describes the Credential Security Support Provider (CredSSP) Protocol. CredSSP enables an application to securely delegate a user's credentials from a client to a target server. It establishes an encrypted channel between the client and server using TLS. CredSSP then uses SPNEGO to negotiate a GSS mechanism for mutual authentication and encrypting the credentials sent to the server over the TLS channel.
The document discusses adopting a new Git-based workflow to address problems with code quality, releases, and Kanban effectiveness. It outlines the benefits of the new workflow, including seamless releases, predictable feature flow, more efficient QA, freedom to experiment, and better tools. It then provides an overview of key Git concepts like branches and independence, differences from Subversion, and the details of the new AE workflow using feature, release, hotfix and historical branches governed by pull requests and code reviews.
The document provides an agenda and overview for an End User Services training on new processes and tools being implemented. It includes sections on why changes are being made, an overview of new ITIL processes like incident and change management, new terminology, and tools like Clarify and Robohelp that are being introduced. The training aims to familiarize participants with the new ways of working and help with the transition to the new processes and systems.
Kaori Okada is a Senior Cloud Advisor and Executive Architect at IBM. She has over 25 years of experience at IBM leading various cloud-related roles. Currently, she leads the Cloud Advisor team and hybrid cloud engagements for financial customers. Previously, she led the operation architecture for IBM's Cloud Managed Service and led engagements for cloud adoption assessments with various Japanese companies. She is a thought leader in cloud computing with numerous certifications in architecture, ITIL, and entrepreneurship.
The GMJF organization selected Blackbaud eCRM (BBeC) software to implement a new fundraising database. The project goals are to convert the existing FR100 database to the new BBeC system and go-live by June 2016. Multiple workgroups were formed to map current processes, test new functionality, and train staff on the new system. The project will involve several data conversion phases and testing periods over an 18-month timeline leading up to go-live.
This document summarizes a presentation about the Java Community Process (JCP) and how Java User Groups (JUGs) and individuals can get involved. It discusses changes to make the JCP more transparent and participatory through three JSRs (JSR 348, 355, 358). It encourages JUGs and individuals to join the JCP, participate in expert groups, provide feedback on specifications, help with reference implementations, and adopt JSRs through the "Adopt-a-JSR" initiative.
The SMP1 Project aims to implement the ITIL framework to improve IT service management at ITSD. It will implement Peregrine's Service Center software using a vendor. The project duration is from August 2006 to March 2007. It will focus on the key ITIL processes of incident management, problem management, change management, configuration management and the service desk. The project integrates with the CIO's vision and is led by an executive steering committee. It will involve periods of intensive work by the project team according to a scheduled timeline of deliverables.
This document summarizes a presentation on transitioning to international metadata standards and discusses guidance documents and implementation strategies. It outlines current activities by the Federal Geographic Data Committee to adopt the ISO 19115 metadata standard and the North American Profile. Concerns about implementing the new standards are addressed. Opportunities provided by new metadata content and features are also discussed.
- The document discusses the Specification update for IMS QTI (Question and Test Interoperability) version 2. It provides an overview of the format and sections of the new version.
- It notes that since the last public draft version in July 2006, the IMS project team has been meeting monthly to discuss profiling and interoperability demonstrations. The final publication is planned for early 2008.
- The document discusses issues around creating profiles for QTI, including obtaining commitment from developers and addressing limitations of the current profiling approach given the QTI conformance guide. There is interest in profiling QTI version 2 to help meet needs of the Common Cartridge community.
The document summarizes a project to relocate Autodesk's Massachusetts office to a new building in Waltham. The project objectives were to use public display space to showcase Autodesk technology, design the space to showcase Autodesk's development recommendations, and manage a limited budget and short timeline. The project utilized building information modeling (BIM) for 3D space mapping and integrated project delivery (IPD) for highly collaborative design between architects and contractors. Key objectives were to move 300 employees on schedule, create a case study for customers, and achieve LEED Platinum Certification for sustainable design. The project faced challenges including delays, scope changes, and balancing stakeholder needs but ultimately helped Autodesk with marketing materials
Reducing Cycle Time for iDEN Releases – A Development and Test PerspectivePraveen Srivastava
iDEN system releases have been taking longer time from M8 (System Requirements allocated and project scope is baseline) to M3 (Ready For Controlled Introduction) when it is first commercially deployed. For a typical iDEN system release, the duration between M8 and M3 is close to 18 months. The current releases are posing new challenges to product development and requires comparatively shorter cycle time. This paper talks about such an iDEN release which was done and ready for deployment in less than 9 months. This paper analyzes the techniques and strategy used by development and test team to achieve this and proposes techniques & strategies which can be used by future iDEN releases.
Reducing Cycle Time for iDEN Releases – A Development and Test PerspectivePraveen Srivastava
iDEN system releases have been taking longer time from M8 (System Requirements allocated and project scope is baseline) to M3 (Ready For Controlled Introduction) when it is first commercially deployed. For a typical iDEN system release, the duration between M8 and M3 is close to 18 months. The current releases are posing new challenges to product development and requires comparatively shorter cycle time. This paper talks about such an iDEN release which was done and ready for deployment in less than 9 months. This paper analyzes the techniques and strategy used by development and test team to achieve this and proposes techniques & strategies which can be used by future iDEN releases.
ESEconf2011 - Guckenheimer Sam: "Agile in the Very Large"Aberla
This document summarizes experiences from Microsoft's Developer Division in moving to more agile practices for their very large Visual Studio product. Some key points:
1) They shifted from 3-4 year release cycles to focusing on continuous delivery of high quality customer previews every 4 weeks, with the goal of getting work fully tested and "done" instead of deferring bugs.
2) Practices included establishing a product backlog prioritized by customer value, using feature teams to deliver one feature per iteration, and integrating features regularly into a main branch to catch issues early.
3) Metrics showed a 10x reduction in deferred debt/bugs between VS 2005 and 2008, with 2x faster schedules and much higher
The document discusses several key changes between COBIT 4.1 and COBIT 5, including:
- COBIT 5 introduces new governance processes and principles.
- It increases the focus on enablers like culture, skills, and policies.
- The process reference model and some individual processes were revised.
- Inputs and outputs are now defined for each practice to improve process integration.
- A new process capability assessment approach based on ISO standards replaces the previous CMM model.
This document discusses innovations in assessment and feedback in higher education. It provides examples of using audio and video feedback, student response systems, and adaptive learning systems. It also discusses integrating assessment systems and mobile applications. The document advocates for feedback-embedded curriculum design and program-based assessment approaches. It summarizes research findings regarding the impact of assessment environments and the relationship between assessment and student identity.
The document summarizes research on the benefits of assessment and feedback for learning. It finds that retrieval practice through regular quizzing and testing improves long-term retention of information more than just studying. Providing feedback, especially on incorrect answers, further enhances learning by allowing students to correct their misunderstandings. The author advocates incorporating retrieval practice and feedback into the learning process to promote deeper and longer-lasting learning.
QTI (Question and Test Interoperability) is a specification from IMS Global Learning Consortium for a file format for questions, tests, and reporting results. Version 2.1 was published in 2006 as a major revision from earlier versions to improve the item content model, add support for assessments, and improve implementation. Key changes included alignment with other IMS specifications, adding support for XHTML, math, and adaptive items to the item model, and adding features like pre-conditions and branching to the assessment level. The specification aims to support validation of items and assessments as well as external response processing.
Change Management:
One University’s Evolution from Chaos to Calm
John Borwick, Director of IT Portfolio Management
Rita Mewing, Manager of IT Change and Metrics Management
Wake Forest University
Thursday, October 18th at 11am (Eastern)
Wake Forest University implemented department-wide IT service change management in 2008. The process has persisted and flourished during a CIO transition and a major service management tool upgrade. Now in 2012, the process appears to be anchored in our culture.
This presentation summarizes the lessons learned with the implementation and subsequent improvements, for example: the major obstacles we created in our initial roll-out and how we addressed them, how we controlled the process during our tool upgrade, how CAB has evolved to include change reviews for pending work, how we changed the perception of emergency changes, and how we have built on our change management process to solve pressing IT management issues such as allocating resources for major initiatives. Additionally, we will review our key metrics for change management and illustrate how process improvements affected these metrics.
Finally, before answering questions we will summarize what we think you should do if you are implementing or managing a change management process.
A Preliminary Review for ISO 22301:2019 - What Will Change?PECB
A Preliminary Review for ISO 22301:2019 - What Will Change?
The 2012 edition served the profession well for a long time. First attempts by the standards-making community to engage interested parties in the revision process did not create much response. Only after quite some time the interest "erupted" and ISO/TC 292 Working Group 2, being charged with the revision process, received an unprecedented number of comments on what and how to change in the revised version.
It took a couple of long, tough, but productive meetings, to deal with the several hundreds of comments. While currently, the document is in a fair shape to be published, there is obviously still room for more mincing of words, but the working group is confident that the proposed FDIS (Final Draft International Standard) is in good shape to be accepted by the participating NSBs (National Standards Bodies). Voting will take place over the summer and it is expected that the new version is going to be "rolled out” in time for the next plenary meeting of ISO/TC 292 in Bangkok in September.
Main points covered:
• Revision of the first edition of 2012
• Clause 8 (Operation) restructured
• Streamlined according to new ISO Directives for systems management standards
Presenter:
Dr. Wolfgang Mahr has over 20 years of experience in consulting and project management in the ICT environment and during the last 20 years has specialized in the field of Business Continuity Management.
He is experienced in IT governance, information security, business management, marketing, account and product management, in professional education as an author of educational content and international speaker.
He further has extensive experience in the international environment, and in organizational, process and technology consulting. He worked for companies of various sizes. His capabilities include the analysis of complex business and technical situations, processes and systems and solution design. He is fluent in German, English and French.
Recorded Webinar: https://youtu.be/wZMsQ0j4nbQ
The document summarizes release notes for version 4.1 of a software. It lists numerous architectural changes, 20 new features, 24 improvements, and 155 bug fixes. Key new features include an event pub-sub framework, advanced search, API throttling, password/API key management by users, and integrations with AWS, RabbitMQ, Nicira, Netscaler, Juniper SRX, F5 Big IP, and Open vSwitch. The release schedule planned feature development from November 2012 to January 2013, testing from February to March 2013, and release on June 5th, later than the original May target date, due to numerous last minute feature additions. Lessons learned include avoiding large last minute changes and developing features in isolation
This document describes the Credential Security Support Provider (CredSSP) Protocol. CredSSP enables an application to securely delegate a user's credentials from a client to a target server. It establishes an encrypted channel between the client and server using TLS. CredSSP then uses SPNEGO to negotiate a GSS mechanism for mutual authentication and encrypting the credentials sent to the server over the TLS channel.
The document discusses adopting a new Git-based workflow to address problems with code quality, releases, and Kanban effectiveness. It outlines the benefits of the new workflow, including seamless releases, predictable feature flow, more efficient QA, freedom to experiment, and better tools. It then provides an overview of key Git concepts like branches and independence, differences from Subversion, and the details of the new AE workflow using feature, release, hotfix and historical branches governed by pull requests and code reviews.
The document provides an agenda and overview for an End User Services training on new processes and tools being implemented. It includes sections on why changes are being made, an overview of new ITIL processes like incident and change management, new terminology, and tools like Clarify and Robohelp that are being introduced. The training aims to familiarize participants with the new ways of working and help with the transition to the new processes and systems.
Kaori Okada is a Senior Cloud Advisor and Executive Architect at IBM. She has over 25 years of experience at IBM leading various cloud-related roles. Currently, she leads the Cloud Advisor team and hybrid cloud engagements for financial customers. Previously, she led the operation architecture for IBM's Cloud Managed Service and led engagements for cloud adoption assessments with various Japanese companies. She is a thought leader in cloud computing with numerous certifications in architecture, ITIL, and entrepreneurship.
The GMJF organization selected Blackbaud eCRM (BBeC) software to implement a new fundraising database. The project goals are to convert the existing FR100 database to the new BBeC system and go-live by June 2016. Multiple workgroups were formed to map current processes, test new functionality, and train staff on the new system. The project will involve several data conversion phases and testing periods over an 18-month timeline leading up to go-live.
This document summarizes a presentation about the Java Community Process (JCP) and how Java User Groups (JUGs) and individuals can get involved. It discusses changes to make the JCP more transparent and participatory through three JSRs (JSR 348, 355, 358). It encourages JUGs and individuals to join the JCP, participate in expert groups, provide feedback on specifications, help with reference implementations, and adopt JSRs through the "Adopt-a-JSR" initiative.
The SMP1 Project aims to implement the ITIL framework to improve IT service management at ITSD. It will implement Peregrine's Service Center software using a vendor. The project duration is from August 2006 to March 2007. It will focus on the key ITIL processes of incident management, problem management, change management, configuration management and the service desk. The project integrates with the CIO's vision and is led by an executive steering committee. It will involve periods of intensive work by the project team according to a scheduled timeline of deliverables.
This document summarizes a presentation on transitioning to international metadata standards and discusses guidance documents and implementation strategies. It outlines current activities by the Federal Geographic Data Committee to adopt the ISO 19115 metadata standard and the North American Profile. Concerns about implementing the new standards are addressed. Opportunities provided by new metadata content and features are also discussed.
- The document discusses the Specification update for IMS QTI (Question and Test Interoperability) version 2. It provides an overview of the format and sections of the new version.
- It notes that since the last public draft version in July 2006, the IMS project team has been meeting monthly to discuss profiling and interoperability demonstrations. The final publication is planned for early 2008.
- The document discusses issues around creating profiles for QTI, including obtaining commitment from developers and addressing limitations of the current profiling approach given the QTI conformance guide. There is interest in profiling QTI version 2 to help meet needs of the Common Cartridge community.
The document summarizes a project to relocate Autodesk's Massachusetts office to a new building in Waltham. The project objectives were to use public display space to showcase Autodesk technology, design the space to showcase Autodesk's development recommendations, and manage a limited budget and short timeline. The project utilized building information modeling (BIM) for 3D space mapping and integrated project delivery (IPD) for highly collaborative design between architects and contractors. Key objectives were to move 300 employees on schedule, create a case study for customers, and achieve LEED Platinum Certification for sustainable design. The project faced challenges including delays, scope changes, and balancing stakeholder needs but ultimately helped Autodesk with marketing materials
Reducing Cycle Time for iDEN Releases – A Development and Test PerspectivePraveen Srivastava
iDEN system releases have been taking longer time from M8 (System Requirements allocated and project scope is baseline) to M3 (Ready For Controlled Introduction) when it is first commercially deployed. For a typical iDEN system release, the duration between M8 and M3 is close to 18 months. The current releases are posing new challenges to product development and requires comparatively shorter cycle time. This paper talks about such an iDEN release which was done and ready for deployment in less than 9 months. This paper analyzes the techniques and strategy used by development and test team to achieve this and proposes techniques & strategies which can be used by future iDEN releases.
Reducing Cycle Time for iDEN Releases – A Development and Test PerspectivePraveen Srivastava
iDEN system releases have been taking longer time from M8 (System Requirements allocated and project scope is baseline) to M3 (Ready For Controlled Introduction) when it is first commercially deployed. For a typical iDEN system release, the duration between M8 and M3 is close to 18 months. The current releases are posing new challenges to product development and requires comparatively shorter cycle time. This paper talks about such an iDEN release which was done and ready for deployment in less than 9 months. This paper analyzes the techniques and strategy used by development and test team to achieve this and proposes techniques & strategies which can be used by future iDEN releases.
ESEconf2011 - Guckenheimer Sam: "Agile in the Very Large"Aberla
This document summarizes experiences from Microsoft's Developer Division in moving to more agile practices for their very large Visual Studio product. Some key points:
1) They shifted from 3-4 year release cycles to focusing on continuous delivery of high quality customer previews every 4 weeks, with the goal of getting work fully tested and "done" instead of deferring bugs.
2) Practices included establishing a product backlog prioritized by customer value, using feature teams to deliver one feature per iteration, and integrating features regularly into a main branch to catch issues early.
3) Metrics showed a 10x reduction in deferred debt/bugs between VS 2005 and 2008, with 2x faster schedules and much higher
The document discusses several key changes between COBIT 4.1 and COBIT 5, including:
- COBIT 5 introduces new governance processes and principles.
- It increases the focus on enablers like culture, skills, and policies.
- The process reference model and some individual processes were revised.
- Inputs and outputs are now defined for each practice to improve process integration.
- A new process capability assessment approach based on ISO standards replaces the previous CMM model.
This document discusses innovations in assessment and feedback in higher education. It provides examples of using audio and video feedback, student response systems, and adaptive learning systems. It also discusses integrating assessment systems and mobile applications. The document advocates for feedback-embedded curriculum design and program-based assessment approaches. It summarizes research findings regarding the impact of assessment environments and the relationship between assessment and student identity.
The document summarizes research on the benefits of assessment and feedback for learning. It finds that retrieval practice through regular quizzing and testing improves long-term retention of information more than just studying. Providing feedback, especially on incorrect answers, further enhances learning by allowing students to correct their misunderstandings. The author advocates incorporating retrieval practice and feedback into the learning process to promote deeper and longer-lasting learning.
The document discusses QTI (IMS Question and Test Interoperability) standards for assessments and questions. It describes the limitations of QTI 1.2.1 used in the Common Cartridge specification, including redundant XML. QTI 2.1 is presented as a better standard that could be used for Common Cartridge as it simplifies response processing and feedback display to make it suitable for non-adaptive simple assessments and item banks. Minor changes to the response processing templates are suggested to fully align it with Common Cartridge requirements.
The document discusses the Blooming CQF-QMT project which aimed to develop a metadata standard and prototype web service that could calculate a SCQF level for questions based on their Bloom's Taxonomy classification. The project sought to address the need for SCQF levelling of questions in randomized e-assessment banks. A prototype was created that utilized Bloom's taxonomy domains to try and reference SCQF levels for assessment questions, but natural language analysis of question stems proved an inaccurate method for consistent SCQF levelling. The document outlines reasons for difficulties and positives identified, and emphasizes the value of good assessment design and alignment with other curriculum materials for accurate SCQF levelling.
The document discusses Korea's adoption and development of QTI (IMS Question and Test Interoperability) standards and tools. It outlines Korea's work to develop QTI standards from 2007-2009, create a conformance testing tool, and provide sample assessment items. It then discusses current efforts to develop a QTI filter for a Hangul word processor to allow import and export of QTI format assessment items. Finally, it lists some demo applications of QTI tools in Korea.
The document discusses strategies for a QTI Math profile that expands QTI 2.1 with additional math capabilities. It proposes a basic, medium, and large profile approach compliant with IMS QTI 2.1 specifications and extensions from JISC and UPMC for mathematical elements. The different profiles are meant to provide options for authoring tools, delivery engines, and item banking systems to support varying levels of math functionality.
This document discusses different approaches to implementing QTI 2.1 for assessment systems and the role that QTI plays in ensuring interoperability between different components. It outlines five different use cases for assessment system infrastructures and argues that for greatest interoperability, responsibility for components should be given to the party with the greatest interest. It also discusses challenges around coordinating technical profiles between systems and over time when using QTI as an exchange format versus as an intermediary format.
This document summarizes key findings from interviews conducted as part of a project examining quality in summative e-assessment. The interviews found that while delivery issues were discussed, there was little mention of important psychometric measures or standards to ensure quality. Recommendations included developing tools and exemplars of best practices, as well as providing more guidance focused on quality metrics, standards, and maturity to help improve e-assessment practices.
The e-Assessment Association (eAA) aims to promote effective e-assessment, encourage its good use, and influence educational thinking and policy. The eAA seeks to provide professional support to members by creating an e-community, circulating a monthly digest, publishing a quarterly newsletter, organizing an annual conference, collaborating on an e-journal, and establishing a set of independent experts.
MathAssess is a project that aims to add mathematical capabilities to QTI items and tests, including displaying and manipulating math expressions, comparing student responses algebraically rather than by string matching, and using a Computer Algebra System for computations. Key tools being developed include MathQurate for authoring math-enabled items, extensions to existing libraries like JQTI and JAssess to support math features, and adaptations of applications like Minibix and Test Constructor+ to handle math content.
The document summarizes a project to review advanced e-assessment techniques. The project aims to identify 10-15 case studies of e-assessment projects and create an online catalogue of over 90 identified projects. Emerging findings from case studies reviewed so far indicate innovations are often isolated, limiting wider adoption, and applications need to demonstrate business efficiencies to be widely adopted. Standards are also applied inconsistently between projects.
The document discusses determining a pragmatic QTI profile. It explores:
- The goals of defining a QTI profile for UK education
- How QTI fits within different assessment system infrastructures
- Whether QTI should be used as an exchange format or intermediary format
- Approaches to profiling like community-led or implementation-led
- Methods of testing profiles such as formal testing or reference implementations
- The compromises needed like using QTI as an intermediary format, community-led profiling, and reference implementations to balance needs.
The document discusses two related projects:
1. The ADoM project aims to develop centralized admission processes and a model for practitioners to access. It also explores reusing existing web services and creating a demonstrator.
2. The DELIA project explores processes for handling enhanced applicant information. It prototypes IT support for admission staff and demonstrates how improved applicant information can assist with matching, retention, and understanding the changing admission environment.
The document discusses how people have different personalities in different contexts and how being assessed in one context may not reliably predict performance in another. It suggests that educational institutions often only engage one aspect of a person's personality. It also addresses how values can conflict between a person and the expectations of a particular job or course, and questions whether people truly understand these expectations. The document proposes ways to help people better understand their own personalities and values in relation to different careers or courses of study.
WebPA is a peer moderated marking system that has been in use since 1998 at Loughborough University to allow interoperability between assessment data across databases and virtual learning environments. It is funded by JISC and several universities have implemented or expressed interest in the system. While technical integration with platforms like Moodle is still in progress, WebPA has a working grades export feature and is establishing communities for continued code development and support of new adopters.
ASDEL is an assessment delivery engine that presents QTI v2.1 assessments to candidates. It implements the QTI specification for the AssessmentTest class and can deliver both adaptive and non-adaptive assessments. ASDEL uses the JQTI library to handle QTI documents and the Assessment Controller to orchestrate the flow of assessments and handle user responses through web services. It also includes an Assessment Renderer for integrating items with controls and feedback in different formats.
The document discusses the evolution of assessment from traditional paper-based methods to incorporating more modern web-based approaches. It describes how current computer-based assessment still often imitates traditional methods and is inflexible. Web 2.0 technologies offer opportunities for more authentic, personalized, collaborative assessments that are a natural part of students' learning. The challenges include preparing teachers and ensuring the integrity of student work.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
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This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.