Imagining the Future of Testing Dudley Dolan ECDL Foundation

Key Themes  Context  Evolution  Challenges Imagination Imagination Requirements Requirements Responsibility Responsibility

Test Centres Context Model 1 Certification Sponsor Operator ATES Providers Diffuse Multi-lingual Level of Support Hierarchy National Disintegrated Non-standard Data Collection Dispersed Non-integrated Experience Offering Satisfaction

Operator Test Centres Candidates External Vendors Certification Sponsor Context Model 2

Dispersion

Integration Item Formats ATES Platforms Modes of Delivery Integrating Interfacing Standards

Driving Factors Emerging Item format technology standards Emerging Item format technology standards Emerging platform technology Emerging platform technology Availability of cheap, reliable bandwidth Availability of cheap, reliable bandwidth Pressing need to enable multilingual programmes delivery Pressing need to enable multilingual programmes delivery Capital costs associated with building ATES infrastructure Capital costs associated with building ATES infrastructure Security considerations Security considerations Candidate Management Tools Candidate Management Tools Requirement to capitalise more directly on inherent value Requirement to capitalise more directly on inherent value Integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) Integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) Better reporting for Certification Sponsor or Operator Better reporting for Certification Sponsor or Operator

Vision Quadrant RelationshipsTechnology Leadership Future Vision Motivation

A Web of Technology Values Integrating Trusted Flexible Reliable Innovating Research based Multi-lingual DisabilityLeading Edge Interfacing

Key Drivers Standards  ISO based approval  New Standards  Innovation Operators  Faster to market  Better Data Capture  Enhanced Reporting Technology  Format enhancement  Platform robustness  Integration Candidates  Better products  New Offerings  Leadership

Format and Delivery In-applications Complex Simulations Simple Simulations MCQ / Hotspot Manual Testing 20%40%60%80%100% Percentage of banks 20%40%60%80%100% Percentage of banks Standalone Client Server Online 1 Online 2 Other Item Delivery

Format Complex Simulations In Applications Simple Simulations MCQ / Hot Spots Performance Testing Council (USA) “… generalised move towards more complex item formats”

Development High Development Integration Dispersed Manual Advanced Formats ISO Integration Simple Formats CTT Low

Format and Development Complex Simulations In Applications Simple Simulations MCQ / Hot Spots Collaborative Transformational Platforms … Next Generation … Platform … Content and Delivery …

Fundamentals Quality Product Efficient Delivery Responsive Candidate centric Smart Uptake

Testing Evolution Web Market Candidates Automated Testing Systems Test Centres ECDL-F Licensees

Key Attributes Scalable Multi- Lingual Secure Interfacing Faster Robust Reliable Disability

New Challenges  Speed of Delivery  Multi-lingual  Customization  Security  Disability  Performance testing  New Item formats  Studio Capability  Interactive  Richer  Wider Acceptance  Larger Demand  Statistical Validation  National Context …..

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