Using MyBU MPQs to Lighten the Assessment Load

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Using MyBU MPQs to Lighten the Assessment LoadDavid Newell (DEC)


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


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!


Cisco Packet Tracer 5.1


Network Lab Case Study


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


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


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)


Test Canvas


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


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


Grade Centre


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


Virtual Training Module


Online Assessment Tool


Thanks for Listening

• Questions?• Packet Tracer Demo (if time)

Documents

Using MyBU MPQs to Lighten the Assessment Load