1. Putting assessment at the heart of learning Jonny Parkes 13 October 2005

2. Agenda Welcome to Dublin Background to EP Assessment The past The present The future

3. “ New” e-assessment division within Electric Paper Largest company within ThirdForce plc 95% of 2005 Revenue Stock market listing in London and Dublin. Mkt Cap ~ €40M. www.thirdforceplc.comwww.thirdforceplc.com E-learning specialist in : ICT E-Assessment Skills for Life Food Safety Background

4. EP Assessment – the past “ New” e-assessment division within Electric Paper “Long” history in industry terms E-assessment at EP Approved automated test supplier for ECDL since 1999 Online test launched in 2003 Over 2.7 million tests delivered

5. EP Assessment – the present Simulation based testing leader worldwide Partners include : ECDL Foundation (Dublin) UFI Learndirect UNESCO OCR

6. EP Assessment – the future Innovative assessments.. From MCQ to Multimedia Demo..at the heart of learning Teacher Tools New curriculum design

7. Embedded in teaching & learning ITEM BANK Learning Objects Assessment Objects ITEM BANK Learning Objects Assessment Objects Individual ICT Suite Whole Class Content Homework Student Profile Student Profile Individual / Class Reporting Integration with Learning Platform Individual / Class Reporting Integration with Learning Platform

8. Embedded in the curriculum Outline of new projects Design “new qualifications” around innovative method of learning and assessment On-demand assessment + e-portfolio Extensive use of new media

9. Conclusion Evolution not revolution Technology embedded in life  critical role in education Technology must strengthen connection between teacher + learner