Invited speaker for the inaugural TIRIgogy CPD series at the University of Bolton. Led by Nuran Nahar the Teaching Intensive Research Informed Pedagogy Series for Professional Development can be found here https://sites.google.com/view/tirigogy/events

1. Scaffolding the Effective
use of EdTech for Group
Assessments
Guest Speaker at the University of Bolton
Sue Beckingham NTF
Associate Professor
Sheffield Hallam University

2. TIRIgogy CPD Series
https://sites.google.com/view/tirigogy/events

3. Using digital technologies for designing,
delivering and managing assessments
Designing
• How we can design
assessment in
alternative ways
Delivering
• How we can present
the assessment brief
in multiple creative
ways
Managing
• How students can
use digital tech to
manage/organise
the assessment

4. • A collection of students' work over a semester or year, showcasing their
achievements, progression, and reflections.
DIGITAL PORTFOLIOS
• Quizzes that provide immediate feedback and can include multimedia
(videos, images, interactive elements).
INTERACTIVE QUIZZES
• Creating digital narratives using various multimedia elements.
DIGITAL STORYTELLING
• Students record, edit, and produce audio content on a given topic.
PODCASTS OR AUDIO PROJECTS
• Production of videos, documentaries, or short films.
VIDEO PROJECTS
• Visual representation of information, data, or knowledge.
INFOGRAPHICS
• Students write articles, reflections, or journals, encouraging continuous
writing and reflection.
BLOGS AND ONLINE JOURNALS
• Group projects where students collaboratively create content.
WIKIS AND COLLABORATIVE DOCS
• Digital posters that include interactive elements and multimedia.
E-POSTERS
• Creating digital books with interactive elements, such as quizzes,
videos, or clickable links.
E-BOOKS

5. The assessment brief
Word
document
Screencast Infographic
Digital Quiz on the
assessment brief

6. 1. Communication
2. Document
Collaboration
3. Scheduling and
Time Management
4. Task and Project
Management
5. Collaborative
Brainstorming and
Mind Mapping
6. Research and
Reference
Management
7. Design and
Multimedia
Creation
8. File Sharing and
Storage
9. Peer Review and
Feedback
10. Proofreading
and Referencing
Ways digital
tech can
help to
manage the
assessment
journey

7. 1. Communication
Instant Messaging & Video Conferencing:
• Discord: A chat and voice platform originally designed for gamers
but increasingly popular among study groups.
• Slack: A team collaboration tool with channels, direct messaging,
and integration capabilities.
• Microsoft Teams: Provides chat, video conferencing, and file
collaboration.
• Zoom: Primarily for video conferencing, but also offers chat and
collaboration features.

8. 2. Document Collaboration
Cloud-based Writing & Presentation:
• Google Drive (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides): Allows multiple
users to edit documents in real-time.
• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint online): Similar to
Google Drive but with Microsoft's suite of tools.

9. 3. Scheduling and Time Management
Meeting and Task Scheduling:
• Doodle: Easy way to schedule meetings without the email
back-and-forth.
• Calendly: Lets others schedule time with you based on your
availability.
• Google Calendar: Collaborative calendar platform.

10. Task and Project Management
Organisation & Workflow:
• Trello: A card-based tool for organizing tasks and projects.
• Asana: Task and project management tool with timeline views,
assignments, and more.
• Notion: All-in-one workspace for note-taking, project
management, and collaboration.
• Todoist: Allows you to capture and organise tasks quickly and
easily.

11. 5. Collaborative Brainstorming and Mind
Mapping
Visual Organisation:
• Padlet: A digital bulletin board where students can post and
collaborate.
• MindMeister: Online mind mapping tool.
• Miro: Collaborative whiteboard platform.

12. Research and Reference Management
Curating and Referencing:
• Zotero: A free, open-source reference management software
to help students collect, organize, cite, and share research.
Allows for collaboration through "Zotero Groups," enabling
students to share sources and collaborate on bibliographies.
• Mendeley: Reference management and academic social
networking.

13. 7. Design and Multimedia Creation
Graphics, Videos, and Audio:
• Pixabay: Free to use images
• Canva: Online design tool with templates for various media.
• Adobe Express: Create graphics, web pages, and short videos.
• Audacity: Free, open-source, cross-platform audio software.

14. 8. File Sharing and Storage
Collaborative Cloud Storage:
• Google Drive: Store files, folders, and collaborate in real-time.
• Microsoft OneDrive: Microsoft's cloud storage solution integrated
with Office Online.
• Dropbox: File hosting service with syncing and sharing capabilities.

15. 9. Peer Review and Feedback
Ongoing Checking:
• Microsoft Teams: Teams offers a platform for students to
collaborate, share work, and provide feedback within channels or
chats.
• WhatsApp: Allows users to share not just text but also documents,
images, and videos. Students can easily share their work for review.
• Snapchat: For quick reviews students can send snaps of their work
for immediate, ephemeral feedback and use stories to share work
progress and get quick reactions from peers.
• Google Drive: Offers commenting and suggesting features that let
reviewers suggest changes and leave feedback.

16. 10. Proofreading
Final Structure Checking
• Studiosity: An online platform where students can submit their
written work and receive personalized, constructive feedback from
expert reviewers on grammar, structure, clarity, and referencing,
helping them improve their writing skills and academic outcomes.
• Grammarly: Though primarily an individual tool, a document can be
shared for collaboration. Offers suggestions for grammar,
punctuation, and style.
• ChatGPT: Can be used by students to quickly review and receive
feedback on sentence structures, word choices, and clarity by
inputting sections of their written work and analysing the model's
responses and suggestions.

17. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/success-in-groupwork-9781350933491/
Includes tips on how to use technology to support groupwork

18. Over to you
Designing
• How do you design
assessment in
alternative ways?
Delivering
• How do you present
your assessment
briefs?
Managing
• How do your
students use digital
tech to manage
their assessment?