2. IBT or Internet Based Testing is a form of competence, skill or knowledge
assessment through computer or internet. Another form of IBT is Web Based
Testing. It assesses one’s competence skill or knowledge trough website.
IBT
3. CBT (Computer Based Testing) a form of assessment or test which is
carried out through electronic devices.
Other experts prefer using the term CALT (Computer Assisted Language
Testing).
CBT
4. ICT in Language testing has a number of positive characteristics :
1. More frequent use formative and summative test or assessment
2. Test/assessment result is more quickly distributed to teachers
3. It provides opportunities for students to test personally by the time they
ready
4. It is able to increase students’ self esteem
5. The result is known faster
5. 1. Innovative method in conducting assessment
2. Cheaper, faster, and wider than conventional methods.
3. CBT facilitates students who have limited or specific condition better.
4. Increase students’ achievement.
5. The higher flexibility in learning.
6. Independent test result.
THE ADVANTAGES OF CBT
6. 1. The use of computers in language testing has its challenges in terms of
knowledge and mastery of computer use.
2. Barriers which comes from hardware
3. Behavior or attitude of the test participant
4. Question format that really assesses students’ academic ability.
THE DISADVANTAGES OF CBT
7. 3.1 IBT Example Using Drupal 6
Drupal 6 is a PHP-based Content Management System (CMS). It can also be
downloaded freely because it is open source. Drupal has a vast potential in
various field. Here are some Drupal’s usability:
1. Community Portal Site
2. News Publising
3. Aficionado Sites
4. Intranet
5. Resources Directories
3. IBT APPLICATION
8. Drupal can be developed for education with varios features. However, at this
early stage we limit the field of study by trying out Drupal for IBT. Generally,
Drupal based IBT offers functionality.
The outline of IBT application is stated as follow:
1. Administrator provided IBT, students’ username and password, and polls.
2. Students visited “hartoyomedia.000space.com”
3. Students logged in to the website using username and password given.
4. Students did the quiz.
5. Students filled out on-line polls after they have finished doing the quiz.
6. Students updated students account and change students password for
security reason.
7. Administrator managed IBT result and polls.
9. 3.2.1 Advantages
-Various quiz types
-Scoring flrxibility
-Multimedia compability
-Systematic data base and administration
-Ease and secure usage
-Stable, secure and robust performance
3.2 CONCERNS
12. Administrator provided questionnaire for students to gain deeper information
for the better future development. The questions are:
a) Do you have a notebook or netbook?
b) Are you familiar with IBT?
c) Have you taken any IBT?
d) What advantage you get from IBT?
e) Does IBT help you gain better technology literacy?
f) Do you prefer IBT or PBT?
g) What difficulty did you find in taking IBT?
h) Do you think that students are honest in taking IBT?
i) What other features need to be attached to the website?
3.2.3 STUDENTS’ RESPONSE