www.bournemouth.ac.uk using mybu mpqs to lighten the assessment load david newell (dec)
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Using MyBU MPQs to Lighten the Assessment LoadDavid Newell (DEC)
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DEC Software Systems Framework
• Merge three DEC UG frameworks• Multimedia & Network Systems• Computing• Business Information Technology
• 216 Level C students – groups of 18• ‘Superlab’ seats 3 seminar groups • Computers& Networks Unit
• Network lab – groups of 18
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Computers & Networks
• Level C Unit – 216 Students• 60:40 Exam/Coursework• Assignment
• Network Design Case Study• Scenario – simple network for school
• Design is synthesis – Level C?• Very challenging to most Y1 students• Lack of real knowledge/understanding• Plagiarism! MARKING LOAD!
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Cisco Packet Tracer 5.1
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Network Lab Case Study
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MyBU Multiple Choice
• Two assignments Autumn & Spring• 200 students attended both• Much better than for lecture/lab sessions• Good attendance at labs Autumn Term• Less good Spring Term
• Each Test 30 MPQs in 45 mins• Controlled environment – closed book
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Question Banks
• Previous unit MPQ exam questions• Take a long time to write
• Cisco on-line E-assessments• Are fairly difficult
• Low level, very technical• Issue of IP
• Ok for ideas for questions• Are really CPD Certifications
• Lack academic underpinning
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Example Cisco Online Certification Question
CCNA Exploration 1e v4 Curriculum consists of 10 stage tests with a final closed book exam and a case studyCisco CCNA Certification Online test questions (selected)
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Test Canvas
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Administer in Labs
• 13 Level C groups• Closed Book timed test• MyBU randomises questions
• And the answers• Everyone takes same test, same week
• Password protected• NO MOBILE PHONES• Did they email it to a friend?
• View mark/feedback in Grade Centre
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Feedback
• Instant Feedback to student • Grade Centre
• Test Scores and Overall Coursework Mark• Which Questions right/wrong• Feedback comment from tutor
• Explanation of answer to each question
• Students like instant feedback of mark
• Look at Grade Centre later/reflection• Revision resource
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Grade Centre
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Unit Evaluation
• 216 enrolled, 200 took both tests• 17 students did not pass first time• Students did better in the first test• Engagement was better in term 1• Term 2 labs could be better attended
• Better formative online tests• Add exciting ‘Virtual Training Modules’• Integrate Packet Tracer E-assessments &
Virtual Training Module animations
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Virtual Training Module
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Online Assessment Tool
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Thanks for Listening
• Questions?• Packet Tracer Demo (if time)