This document summarizes findings from trials of electronic exams (e-exams) conducted across six courses involving over 900 students. Key findings include:
- Typists found the e-exam system easy to use and secure, and would recommend it to others. Hand-writers were more neutral in their assessments.
- Typists felt exams suited computer use, though exams were "paper equivalent" rather than taking advantage of technology.
- Hand-writers reported more discomfort from writing and felt typing was faster and more accurate than writing.
- Overall experience was positive for both groups, though hand-writers were slightly less positive. Time management and stress did not differ between groups.
Using GradeMark to engage students in the feedback processSara Marsham
The document discusses a project at Newcastle University to improve feedback and engage students in the marking process using GradeMark. The project aimed to 1) involve students in writing marking criteria, 2) engage students with criteria before submitting assignments, and 3) provide feedback linked directly to criteria using GradeMark. Feedback from students found the electronic feedback easier to understand and more specific. The approach was then expanded across the university and disseminated more widely. Benefits included more detailed feedback for students and markers. Questions remain around further engaging students and managing challenges of staff and student adoption.
This document summarizes a research study that investigated the impact of different lengths of vocabulary preparation time on EFL learners' listening comprehension, confidence, and strategy use. 117 college students were given 0 weeks (Group A), 1 day (Group B), or 30 minutes (Group C) to prepare vocabulary before listening and comprehension tests. Groups with more preparation time scored higher on vocabulary and listening tests. Learners' confidence and strategy use also increased with longer preparation times. The researcher concluded that providing pre-task vocabulary support and sufficient preparation time can benefit learners' performance and skills.
1. The paper discusses the introduction of electronic exams (e-exams) in higher education and potential challenges teachers may face.
2. Key challenges identified include increased teacher workload, lack of training and support personnel, and resistance to change from teachers' established exam habits.
3. Essential services needed for a successful e-exam system from teachers' perspectives are identified as support and training, exam statistics, a simple user interface, use of normal network credentials, and automatic evaluation.
This document proposes an online exam system with administrator and student modules. It would allow exams to be conducted online, reducing paperwork and allowing automatic grading and instant results. The system would be developed using Java programming languages and technologies like servlets, JSP, and Struts framework. It would have a MySQL database. Key features would include online exam registration, question display, and reporting of results. The system is intended to help educational institutions conduct exams more efficiently.
This system provides the online examination with specified time period. Result will get displayed after the exam automatically. Student should complete their all questions in the test within time period because
This document presents an online examination system created by a group of students. The system was developed using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 with C# and SQL Server 2008. It allows administrators to create, update and manage exams online. Students can register, login, take timed exams, and immediately view their results. The system aims to automate the examination process and reduce costs compared to traditional paper-based exams. It provides features like time management of exams, checking answers after completion, and viewing results and admin controls through a web interface. Some limitations are its current focus only on multiple choice questions and student results needing admin access.
This document describes an online examination system created by Farouq Umar Idris for CIS242. The system was designed to provide online tests and save time spent checking papers. It allows students to take exams according to their convenience without an invigilator present. The system uses PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and MySQL. It has features like security, ease of use, and no requirement for an examiner. The document outlines the system analysis, design, interfaces, coding, and concludes the system meets its objectives.
This document presents an overview of an online examination system project. It includes sections on the project introduction, which describes allowing students to take and administrators to generate reports on online exams. It also includes a context diagram, system requirements including hardware and software for both clients and servers, the system scope, and facts to study like the organization chart and present information flow. Screenshots are provided of the online exam system project.
Using GradeMark to engage students in the feedback processSara Marsham
The document discusses a project at Newcastle University to improve feedback and engage students in the marking process using GradeMark. The project aimed to 1) involve students in writing marking criteria, 2) engage students with criteria before submitting assignments, and 3) provide feedback linked directly to criteria using GradeMark. Feedback from students found the electronic feedback easier to understand and more specific. The approach was then expanded across the university and disseminated more widely. Benefits included more detailed feedback for students and markers. Questions remain around further engaging students and managing challenges of staff and student adoption.
This document summarizes a research study that investigated the impact of different lengths of vocabulary preparation time on EFL learners' listening comprehension, confidence, and strategy use. 117 college students were given 0 weeks (Group A), 1 day (Group B), or 30 minutes (Group C) to prepare vocabulary before listening and comprehension tests. Groups with more preparation time scored higher on vocabulary and listening tests. Learners' confidence and strategy use also increased with longer preparation times. The researcher concluded that providing pre-task vocabulary support and sufficient preparation time can benefit learners' performance and skills.
1. The paper discusses the introduction of electronic exams (e-exams) in higher education and potential challenges teachers may face.
2. Key challenges identified include increased teacher workload, lack of training and support personnel, and resistance to change from teachers' established exam habits.
3. Essential services needed for a successful e-exam system from teachers' perspectives are identified as support and training, exam statistics, a simple user interface, use of normal network credentials, and automatic evaluation.
This document proposes an online exam system with administrator and student modules. It would allow exams to be conducted online, reducing paperwork and allowing automatic grading and instant results. The system would be developed using Java programming languages and technologies like servlets, JSP, and Struts framework. It would have a MySQL database. Key features would include online exam registration, question display, and reporting of results. The system is intended to help educational institutions conduct exams more efficiently.
This system provides the online examination with specified time period. Result will get displayed after the exam automatically. Student should complete their all questions in the test within time period because
This document presents an online examination system created by a group of students. The system was developed using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 with C# and SQL Server 2008. It allows administrators to create, update and manage exams online. Students can register, login, take timed exams, and immediately view their results. The system aims to automate the examination process and reduce costs compared to traditional paper-based exams. It provides features like time management of exams, checking answers after completion, and viewing results and admin controls through a web interface. Some limitations are its current focus only on multiple choice questions and student results needing admin access.
This document describes an online examination system created by Farouq Umar Idris for CIS242. The system was designed to provide online tests and save time spent checking papers. It allows students to take exams according to their convenience without an invigilator present. The system uses PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and MySQL. It has features like security, ease of use, and no requirement for an examiner. The document outlines the system analysis, design, interfaces, coding, and concludes the system meets its objectives.
This document presents an overview of an online examination system project. It includes sections on the project introduction, which describes allowing students to take and administrators to generate reports on online exams. It also includes a context diagram, system requirements including hardware and software for both clients and servers, the system scope, and facts to study like the organization chart and present information flow. Screenshots are provided of the online exam system project.
1
Institutional Assessment Report
2012-13
The primary purpose for assessment is the assurance and improvement of student learning and
development; results are intended to inform decisions about course and program content, delivery,
and pedagogy. The Institutional Assessment Report summarizes annual assessment processes,
results and success indicators at the program, co-curricular, core and institutional levels.
I. Program assessment
A total of 117 degree and certificate programs and 13 co-curricular units assessed student learning
in 2012-13. Assessment reports reside in the Assessment Reporting Management System (ARMS).
Most programs measured multiple learning outcomes and used multiple measures. Direct measures
examine or observe student knowledge, skills, attitudes or behaviors. The most frequently used
direct measures in undergraduate programs are written assignments and locally developed exams,
tests or quizzes. Commonly used direct measures in graduate programs include oral presentations
or exhibition, research papers/projects, and locally-developed exams, tests or quizzes (Table 1).
Table 1: Percent of Academic Programs Reporting Direct Measures in ARMS
Undergraduate Graduate
N = 52 N = 65 (3 certificate)
Standardized instruments 29% 14%
Locally-developed
exam/test/quiz
40% 40%
Essay question on exam 29% 17%
Pre- and post-measures 10% 3%
Written assignment 42% 32%
Portfolio 4% 12%
In-class discussions 10% 11%
Oral presentation or
exhibition
23% 51%
Thesis / Dissertation 32%
Simulations 4% 2%
Formal evaluation of practical
skills
12% 22%
Research paper/project 25% 40%
Final Project 29% 14%
Other 17% 14%
2
Indirect measures evaluate perceived learning, and may be used to supplement direct measures.
Surveys are commonly used indirect measures; in graduate education, student self-assessments are
most frequently used (Table 2).
Table 2: Percent of Academic Programs Reporting Indirect Measures in ARMS
Undergraduate Graduate
Surveys 17% 11%
Interviews or focus groups 2% 2%
Data indicators (job
placement, admission to
graduate education)
4% 9%
Comparisons with peers 4% 3%
Student Self-Assessment 2% 15%
Other 4% 8%
Co-curricular programs, especially those in the Division of Student Affairs, are more likely to
assess student learning and development through self-report (surveys and student self-assessments)
than through direct measures (Tables 3 and 4).
Table 3: Percent of Co-curricular Units1 Reporting Direct Measures in ARMS
(N = 13)
Reflection 15%
Academic written assignment/Research
questions
23%
Exam 8%
Oral presentation 8%
Observations 23%
Supervisor ratings 15%
Performance reviews 8%
Other 31%
Table 4: Percent of Co-curricular Units1 Reporting Indirect Measures in ARMS
Surveys 69%
Student Self-Assessment 62%
Data Indicators 8%
Benchmarks/Compa ...
1
Institutional Assessment Report
2012-13
The primary purpose for assessment is the assurance and improvement of student learning and
development; results are intended to inform decisions about course and program content, delivery,
and pedagogy. The Institutional Assessment Report summarizes annual assessment processes,
results and success indicators at the program, co-curricular, core and institutional levels.
I. Program assessment
A total of 117 degree and certificate programs and 13 co-curricular units assessed student learning
in 2012-13. Assessment reports reside in the Assessment Reporting Management System (ARMS).
Most programs measured multiple learning outcomes and used multiple measures. Direct measures
examine or observe student knowledge, skills, attitudes or behaviors. The most frequently used
direct measures in undergraduate programs are written assignments and locally developed exams,
tests or quizzes. Commonly used direct measures in graduate programs include oral presentations
or exhibition, research papers/projects, and locally-developed exams, tests or quizzes (Table 1).
Table 1: Percent of Academic Programs Reporting Direct Measures in ARMS
Undergraduate Graduate
N = 52 N = 65 (3 certificate)
Standardized instruments 29% 14%
Locally-developed
exam/test/quiz
40% 40%
Essay question on exam 29% 17%
Pre- and post-measures 10% 3%
Written assignment 42% 32%
Portfolio 4% 12%
In-class discussions 10% 11%
Oral presentation or
exhibition
23% 51%
Thesis / Dissertation 32%
Simulations 4% 2%
Formal evaluation of practical
skills
12% 22%
Research paper/project 25% 40%
Final Project 29% 14%
Other 17% 14%
2
Indirect measures evaluate perceived learning, and may be used to supplement direct measures.
Surveys are commonly used indirect measures; in graduate education, student self-assessments are
most frequently used (Table 2).
Table 2: Percent of Academic Programs Reporting Indirect Measures in ARMS
Undergraduate Graduate
Surveys 17% 11%
Interviews or focus groups 2% 2%
Data indicators (job
placement, admission to
graduate education)
4% 9%
Comparisons with peers 4% 3%
Student Self-Assessment 2% 15%
Other 4% 8%
Co-curricular programs, especially those in the Division of Student Affairs, are more likely to
assess student learning and development through self-report (surveys and student self-assessments)
than through direct measures (Tables 3 and 4).
Table 3: Percent of Co-curricular Units1 Reporting Direct Measures in ARMS
(N = 13)
Reflection 15%
Academic written assignment/Research
questions
23%
Exam 8%
Oral presentation 8%
Observations 23%
Supervisor ratings 15%
Performance reviews 8%
Other 31%
Table 4: Percent of Co-curricular Units1 Reporting Indirect Measures in ARMS
Surveys 69%
Student Self-Assessment 62%
Data Indicators 8%
Benchmarks/Compa ...
Universal Assessment Challenges in Health Care Related EducationExamSoft
This document provides an overview of a webinar presentation on universal assessment challenges in healthcare related education. It discusses establishing context through both external drivers like accreditation standards, and internal drivers from various stakeholder perspectives. It then covers specific challenges around capturing assessment data through coding test items and curriculum mapping, as well as analyzing the data through learning analytics to inform curriculum and instruction improvements.
Using Knowledge Building Forums in EFL Classroms - FIETxs2019ARGET URV
1) The document describes a study that examined the impact of using Knowledge Building forums on the development of English language skills for Spanish students.
2) Sixty-seven Spanish students participated in the study, engaging with Knowledge Building forums and completing pre- and post-tests of their English abilities.
3) The results showed that collaborative writing in the forums significantly improved students' English writing skills and comprehension, but did not necessarily improve their vocabulary or specific grammar skills.
Evaluating Change and Tracking ImprovementJane Chiang
This document summarizes the evaluation of innovation units at a hospital. It describes the evaluation process, data collected, and key findings. An evaluation steering committee oversees the evaluation in 90-day cycles. Data is collected through surveys, interviews, and observations. Findings show positive feedback from patients and staff regarding relationship-based care practices. Opportunities are identified in areas like documenting discharge dates and care team members. Next steps include continuing the evaluation, expanding to more units, and deepening analysis of specific measures to further optimize the innovation units.
This document summarizes the use of online testing in mathematics courses to help students transition to university. It describes the Pearson MyMathTest website used to deliver four sequential tests covering secondary school topics. Students could take the tests anytime and received a 10% grade for successfully completing all four. The tests aimed to help students identify knowledge gaps and self-remediate. Instructors could track student performance and class averages. Analysis of exam results found students in 2009 who used the online tests scored 4% higher on average than those in 2008 who did not have this resource. Student feedback was generally positive about practicing skills and improving competency through flexible, self-paced testing.
The document discusses surveys conducted to evaluate learners' experiences in MOOCs offered by UNSW Australia. It finds that surveys embedded within course activities, like pre-course surveys, obtain higher response rates than stand-alone surveys. In-video surveys are more effective than those outside videos at capturing engagement. Across four MOOCs, common motivations were personal growth, topic interest, and job relevance. Course B learners primarily aimed to develop teaching strategies. Engagement varied across activities, with videos and forums most used. Paying learners reported higher perceptions of video usefulness than non-paying learners.
A New Generation of Assessments: 3 Things You Need to Knowcatapultlearn
1. The document discusses new developments in educational assessments, focusing on three key points: the increasing importance of assessments, blurred lines between assessment types, and the rise of computer-based testing.
2. It provides definitions for validity, reliability, and different assessment types from standards documents and discusses attributes important for different assessments.
3. Examples of computer-based testing programs from consortia are described along with pros and cons, and a sample interim assessment report is shown, highlighting growth measurement and reporting features.
The document provides an overview of how to understand and interpret student course evaluation data, including explaining basic statistics like percentages, means, medians, modes, and standard deviations that are used to analyze evaluation results. It also discusses how to interpret qualitative feedback from students and offers recommendations for faculty on gathering additional feedback and using resources to help analyze evaluations.
This document provides an overview of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE). It discusses the background, purposes, methodology, advantages and disadvantages of OSCE/OSPE. Key points include that OSCE/OSPE aims to objectively and reliably evaluate clinical skills through structured stations using checklists. Stations typically last 3-10 minutes and assess skills like history taking, physical exams, procedures. OSCE/OSPE provides a standardized way to assess students and has been found to improve evaluation objectivity and student satisfaction compared to traditional exams. Challenges include the significant planning and resources required to implement OSCE/OSPE effectively.
1) The study assessed the impact of a digital reporting terminal called Aspect Reporter on reducing the time to deliver HIV viral load and early infant diagnostic results from centralized laboratories to remote clinics in Malawi.
2) Results showed that with digital reporting, 100% of results were delivered to clinics compared to 5% missing with paper reporting, and the average time to deliver results reduced from 22 days to just 1 day.
3) Across clinics, the time to deliver results using the digital reporter continued to improve over the 4 months of the study, going from an average of 8.1 days initially to just 0.6 days, representing a 95% reduction in turnaround time compared to the paper-based system.
This document discusses how the Open University uses Moodle quizzes and how they help students. It notes that quizzes are a major part of assessment and that analyzing quiz data provides insights into student learning. Completing quizzes and interactive computer-marked assignments is linked to higher completion rates and exam scores. While computers cannot fully replace teachers, they can effectively grade short answers, math problems, and code with high accuracy. The quizzes provide formative and summative assessment that support learning when combined with analysis of student performance.
This presentation was developed with support by Global Health Corps and the Infectious Diseases Institute of Makerere University. It was presented at the International conference Mobile Telephony in the Developing World in May 2013.
PATIENT SATISFACTION STUDY REPORTPRIVATE forProfession.docxherbertwilson5999
PATIENT SATISFACTION STUDY REPORTPRIVATE
for
Professional Urologists
Prepared by
Martian Marketing Research Company
December 2013
Objective
The purpose of this patient satisfaction study is to provide Professional Urologists with description(s) of the quality of customer service Professional Urologists is delivering to its patients. To accomplish this goal, a quantitative study was undertaken to determine the level of customer service which Professional Urologists is providing.
Study Steps
The following steps were completed in the study:
Instrument (questionnaire) construction
Professional Urologists staff instruction
Data Collection
Tabulation and Analysis
Methodology
We developed a quantitative study employing a ten-point Likert scale and other objective questions, along with solicitation of other comments for data collection. The questionnaire is provided in the appendix. The survey was provided all patients seen during the six-week data collection.
A questionnaire, cover letter, and self-addressed (to researchers)/stamped envelope (provided by Professional Urologists) was given to patients, along with brief instructions, by a designated Professional Urologists staff person. The patient was asked to complete the questionnaire at home and mail it within two days. Upon collection of the sample, questionnaires were tabulated and analyzed, and the results are presented in this report.
Personnel
Design, collection, tabulation, analysis, and presentation was be done by Martian Marketing Research Company. Professional Urologists was responsible for distributing the questionnaires according to the established procedure. A training session was included for the employee(s) designated by Professional Urologists.
Analysis of Results
For the first 10 questions the patients were asked to circle the number that best expressed their level of agreement or disagreement with the statement. 10 was Agree and 1 was Disagree.
QUESTION 1 My office appointment was available within a reasonable amount of time for my symptoms.
Valid
Cumulative
Value
Frequency
Percent
Percent
Percent
1
5
0.4%
0.4%
0.4%
2
5
0.4%
0.4%
0.8%
3
7
0.6%
0.6%
1.4%
4
8
0.6%
0.7%
2.0%
5
15
1.2%
1.2%
3.3%
6
15
1.2%
1.2%
4.5%
7
21
1.7%
1.7%
6.2%
8
84
6.6%
6.8%
13.0%
9
137
10.8%
11.2%
24.2%
10
931
73.4%
75.8%
100.0%
Missing
40
3.2%
0.0%
0.0%
Total
1268
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Mean = 9.44
Standard Deviation = 1.35
QUESTION 2 My telephone call was handled in a helpful manner
Valid
Cumulative
Value
Frequency
Percent
Percent
Percent
1
4
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
2
2
0.2%
0.2%
0.5%
3
1
0.1%
0.1%
0.6%
4
9
0.7%
0.8%
1.4%
5
12
0.9%
1.0%
2.4%
6
11
0.9%
1.0%
3.4%
7
19
1.5%
1.7%
5.0%
8
67
5.3%
5.8%
10.9%
9
140
11.0%
12.2%
23.0%
10
886
69.9%
77.0%
100.0%
Missing
117
9.2%
0.0%
0.0%
Total
1268
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Mean = 9.5239
Standard Deviation = 1.1866
QUESTION 3 The person at the check-in counter attended to me promptly.
Valid
Cumulative
Valu.
Evaluation of the Use of VoiceThread for AssessmentWendy Taleo
Although multimodality is increasingly used in teaching, learning and assessment, there is little
in the literature that speaks to how VoiceThread (VT) is used for assessment purposes in higher
education. This study contributes to this knowledge by evaluating how VT was used for
assessment purposes at one Australian university and exploring how lecturers and students
experience the use of VT in assessment tasks. Data were collected through interviews with
lecturers, surveys and a focus group with students and review of the use of the VT tool itself.
A five-part VT assessment process was identified and support structures for staff and students
were mapped. The study found that despite the multimedia capability of VT, text only slides
and text with visual slides were the most common design of student created media, while text,
audio and video commenting were used across the six units in the study. Lecturers primarily
used audio comments and grades in the feedback process. While assessment submission was
not always straight forward, and students required extra support with this unfamiliar tool, the
opportunity to engage in multimodal assessment tasks was received positively by students and
staff as an opportunity to enhance the diversity of assessment and feedback.
Taleo, W., Reedy, A., & Isaias, P. (2019). Evaluation of the Use of VoiceThread for Assessments. Paper presented at the 36th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education, Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Aspiring National Teaching Fellowship (briefing 3)debbieholley1
Third national webinar about the NTF application process
Individual excellence: of enhancing and transforming student outcomes and/or the teaching profession, demonstrating impact commensurate with the individual’s context and the opportunities afforded by it.
Raising the profile of excellence: of supporting colleagues and influencing support for student learning and/or the teaching profession; demonstrating impact and engagement beyond the nominee’s immediate academic or professional role.
Developing excellence: of the nominee’s commitment to and impact of ongoing professional development with regard to teaching and learning and/or learning support.
Online Training in Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments: Lessons from TFCBTweb an...BASPCAN
Daniel W. Smith, Benjamin E. Saunders, Leticia L. Duvivier
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Medical University of South Carolina
Nicholas C. Heck
Department of Psychology, Marquette University, Milwaukee
This document discusses quality improvement in healthcare. It begins by posing questions about defining quality, what quality improvement is, and how quality can be improved. It then discusses the safety paradox in healthcare - that despite highly trained staff and technology, errors are common and patients are frequently harmed. Several studies on adverse event rates in hospitals are summarized. The document discusses concepts for safety and quality improvement like reliability, variation, measurement, and change management. It provides examples of quality improvement tools and approaches like process mapping, care bundles, measurement, and the PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle. Overall, the document provides an overview of key issues and approaches related to quality and safety in healthcare.
We present the results of a small case study in which we developed and tested a set of spreadsheets as a 'do-it-yourself' e-examination delivery and marking environment. A trial was conducted in a first year university level class during 2017 at Monash University, Australia. The approach enabled automatic marking for selected response questions and semi-automatic marking for short text responses. The system did not require a network or servers to operate therefore minimising the reliance on complex infrastructure. We paid particular attention to the integrity of the assessment process by ensuring separation of the answer key from the response composition environment. Students undertook a practice session followed by an invigilated exam. Student's perceptions of the process were collected using pre-post surveys (n = 16) comprising qualitative comments and Likert items. The data revealed that students were satisfied with the process (4 or above on 5 point scales). Comments revealed that their experience was in part influenced by their level of computer literacy with respect to enabling skills in the subject domain. Overall the approach was found to be successful with all students successfully completing the e-exam and administrative efficiencies realised in terms of marking time saved.
ASCILITE 2018: Towards authentic e-Exams at scale: robust networked Moodlemathewhillier
We present the design and user evaluation of a resilient online e-Exam platform that is capable of working without a network for most of the exam session, including the conclusion of an exam, without loss of data. We draw upon the education and technology acceptance literature as a basis for evaluation. The technology approach takes advantage of the Moodle learning management system quiz module as a means to provide an electronic workflow for assessments and builds on a range of open source components to construct the robust solution. The approach also enables rich, constructed assessment tasks by providing authentic 'e-tools of the trade' software applications and a consistent operating system on each student's BYO laptop. The robust Moodle exam deployment was trialled in two undergraduate units (subjects) at an Australian university. Students undertook a sequence of practice, mid term and a final examinations using the platform. Additional software and audio files were utilised as part of the exams. Student feedback on their experience was collected using pre and post surveys covering a range of issues related to technology acceptance.
1
Institutional Assessment Report
2012-13
The primary purpose for assessment is the assurance and improvement of student learning and
development; results are intended to inform decisions about course and program content, delivery,
and pedagogy. The Institutional Assessment Report summarizes annual assessment processes,
results and success indicators at the program, co-curricular, core and institutional levels.
I. Program assessment
A total of 117 degree and certificate programs and 13 co-curricular units assessed student learning
in 2012-13. Assessment reports reside in the Assessment Reporting Management System (ARMS).
Most programs measured multiple learning outcomes and used multiple measures. Direct measures
examine or observe student knowledge, skills, attitudes or behaviors. The most frequently used
direct measures in undergraduate programs are written assignments and locally developed exams,
tests or quizzes. Commonly used direct measures in graduate programs include oral presentations
or exhibition, research papers/projects, and locally-developed exams, tests or quizzes (Table 1).
Table 1: Percent of Academic Programs Reporting Direct Measures in ARMS
Undergraduate Graduate
N = 52 N = 65 (3 certificate)
Standardized instruments 29% 14%
Locally-developed
exam/test/quiz
40% 40%
Essay question on exam 29% 17%
Pre- and post-measures 10% 3%
Written assignment 42% 32%
Portfolio 4% 12%
In-class discussions 10% 11%
Oral presentation or
exhibition
23% 51%
Thesis / Dissertation 32%
Simulations 4% 2%
Formal evaluation of practical
skills
12% 22%
Research paper/project 25% 40%
Final Project 29% 14%
Other 17% 14%
2
Indirect measures evaluate perceived learning, and may be used to supplement direct measures.
Surveys are commonly used indirect measures; in graduate education, student self-assessments are
most frequently used (Table 2).
Table 2: Percent of Academic Programs Reporting Indirect Measures in ARMS
Undergraduate Graduate
Surveys 17% 11%
Interviews or focus groups 2% 2%
Data indicators (job
placement, admission to
graduate education)
4% 9%
Comparisons with peers 4% 3%
Student Self-Assessment 2% 15%
Other 4% 8%
Co-curricular programs, especially those in the Division of Student Affairs, are more likely to
assess student learning and development through self-report (surveys and student self-assessments)
than through direct measures (Tables 3 and 4).
Table 3: Percent of Co-curricular Units1 Reporting Direct Measures in ARMS
(N = 13)
Reflection 15%
Academic written assignment/Research
questions
23%
Exam 8%
Oral presentation 8%
Observations 23%
Supervisor ratings 15%
Performance reviews 8%
Other 31%
Table 4: Percent of Co-curricular Units1 Reporting Indirect Measures in ARMS
Surveys 69%
Student Self-Assessment 62%
Data Indicators 8%
Benchmarks/Compa ...
1
Institutional Assessment Report
2012-13
The primary purpose for assessment is the assurance and improvement of student learning and
development; results are intended to inform decisions about course and program content, delivery,
and pedagogy. The Institutional Assessment Report summarizes annual assessment processes,
results and success indicators at the program, co-curricular, core and institutional levels.
I. Program assessment
A total of 117 degree and certificate programs and 13 co-curricular units assessed student learning
in 2012-13. Assessment reports reside in the Assessment Reporting Management System (ARMS).
Most programs measured multiple learning outcomes and used multiple measures. Direct measures
examine or observe student knowledge, skills, attitudes or behaviors. The most frequently used
direct measures in undergraduate programs are written assignments and locally developed exams,
tests or quizzes. Commonly used direct measures in graduate programs include oral presentations
or exhibition, research papers/projects, and locally-developed exams, tests or quizzes (Table 1).
Table 1: Percent of Academic Programs Reporting Direct Measures in ARMS
Undergraduate Graduate
N = 52 N = 65 (3 certificate)
Standardized instruments 29% 14%
Locally-developed
exam/test/quiz
40% 40%
Essay question on exam 29% 17%
Pre- and post-measures 10% 3%
Written assignment 42% 32%
Portfolio 4% 12%
In-class discussions 10% 11%
Oral presentation or
exhibition
23% 51%
Thesis / Dissertation 32%
Simulations 4% 2%
Formal evaluation of practical
skills
12% 22%
Research paper/project 25% 40%
Final Project 29% 14%
Other 17% 14%
2
Indirect measures evaluate perceived learning, and may be used to supplement direct measures.
Surveys are commonly used indirect measures; in graduate education, student self-assessments are
most frequently used (Table 2).
Table 2: Percent of Academic Programs Reporting Indirect Measures in ARMS
Undergraduate Graduate
Surveys 17% 11%
Interviews or focus groups 2% 2%
Data indicators (job
placement, admission to
graduate education)
4% 9%
Comparisons with peers 4% 3%
Student Self-Assessment 2% 15%
Other 4% 8%
Co-curricular programs, especially those in the Division of Student Affairs, are more likely to
assess student learning and development through self-report (surveys and student self-assessments)
than through direct measures (Tables 3 and 4).
Table 3: Percent of Co-curricular Units1 Reporting Direct Measures in ARMS
(N = 13)
Reflection 15%
Academic written assignment/Research
questions
23%
Exam 8%
Oral presentation 8%
Observations 23%
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Other 31%
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PATIENT SATISFACTION STUDY REPORTPRIVATE forProfession.docxherbertwilson5999
PATIENT SATISFACTION STUDY REPORTPRIVATE
for
Professional Urologists
Prepared by
Martian Marketing Research Company
December 2013
Objective
The purpose of this patient satisfaction study is to provide Professional Urologists with description(s) of the quality of customer service Professional Urologists is delivering to its patients. To accomplish this goal, a quantitative study was undertaken to determine the level of customer service which Professional Urologists is providing.
Study Steps
The following steps were completed in the study:
Instrument (questionnaire) construction
Professional Urologists staff instruction
Data Collection
Tabulation and Analysis
Methodology
We developed a quantitative study employing a ten-point Likert scale and other objective questions, along with solicitation of other comments for data collection. The questionnaire is provided in the appendix. The survey was provided all patients seen during the six-week data collection.
A questionnaire, cover letter, and self-addressed (to researchers)/stamped envelope (provided by Professional Urologists) was given to patients, along with brief instructions, by a designated Professional Urologists staff person. The patient was asked to complete the questionnaire at home and mail it within two days. Upon collection of the sample, questionnaires were tabulated and analyzed, and the results are presented in this report.
Personnel
Design, collection, tabulation, analysis, and presentation was be done by Martian Marketing Research Company. Professional Urologists was responsible for distributing the questionnaires according to the established procedure. A training session was included for the employee(s) designated by Professional Urologists.
Analysis of Results
For the first 10 questions the patients were asked to circle the number that best expressed their level of agreement or disagreement with the statement. 10 was Agree and 1 was Disagree.
QUESTION 1 My office appointment was available within a reasonable amount of time for my symptoms.
Valid
Cumulative
Value
Frequency
Percent
Percent
Percent
1
5
0.4%
0.4%
0.4%
2
5
0.4%
0.4%
0.8%
3
7
0.6%
0.6%
1.4%
4
8
0.6%
0.7%
2.0%
5
15
1.2%
1.2%
3.3%
6
15
1.2%
1.2%
4.5%
7
21
1.7%
1.7%
6.2%
8
84
6.6%
6.8%
13.0%
9
137
10.8%
11.2%
24.2%
10
931
73.4%
75.8%
100.0%
Missing
40
3.2%
0.0%
0.0%
Total
1268
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Mean = 9.44
Standard Deviation = 1.35
QUESTION 2 My telephone call was handled in a helpful manner
Valid
Cumulative
Value
Frequency
Percent
Percent
Percent
1
4
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
2
2
0.2%
0.2%
0.5%
3
1
0.1%
0.1%
0.6%
4
9
0.7%
0.8%
1.4%
5
12
0.9%
1.0%
2.4%
6
11
0.9%
1.0%
3.4%
7
19
1.5%
1.7%
5.0%
8
67
5.3%
5.8%
10.9%
9
140
11.0%
12.2%
23.0%
10
886
69.9%
77.0%
100.0%
Missing
117
9.2%
0.0%
0.0%
Total
1268
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Mean = 9.5239
Standard Deviation = 1.1866
QUESTION 3 The person at the check-in counter attended to me promptly.
Valid
Cumulative
Valu.
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Although multimodality is increasingly used in teaching, learning and assessment, there is little
in the literature that speaks to how VoiceThread (VT) is used for assessment purposes in higher
education. This study contributes to this knowledge by evaluating how VT was used for
assessment purposes at one Australian university and exploring how lecturers and students
experience the use of VT in assessment tasks. Data were collected through interviews with
lecturers, surveys and a focus group with students and review of the use of the VT tool itself.
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used audio comments and grades in the feedback process. While assessment submission was
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2. Examples of e-assessments using learning management systems, social media, virtual worlds, audience response systems, wikis, e-portfolios, and blogs. Assessments can incorporate applets, simulations, scenarios, and games.
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3. Civil Service Exam Under Emperor
Jen Tsung (fl.1022) from a history of
Chinese emperors(colour on silk):
Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris, France.
Is this your exam space?
5. e-Exams: Online, Offline, On Campus or Distance
5
Online
• Space issues for ins:tu:ons.
• Improved exam management
efficiency.
• Equipment: computer labs big
enough to cater for 2000 at once.
• More secure: it is supervised.
• Needs reliable network.
• No space issue for ins:tu:ons.
• More efficient exam
management.
• Students supply equipment.
• Less secure: students at home.
• Needs reliable network.
Offline
• Space issues for ins:tu:ons.
• Less efficient exam management.
• Equipment: need computer labs to
cater for 2000 at once.
• More secure: it is supervised.
• Network reliability not an issue.
• No space issue for ins:tu:ons.
• Less efficient exam management
• Students supply equipment.
• Less secure: students at home.
• Network reliability not an issue.
On Campus Distance
There are trade-offs for any e-exam solu:on.
9. UQ: First and Most Recent e-Exams
9
VETS2100 S2 2014
DENT4092 S1 2015
Used standard teaching
rooms, sought rooms with
tables and power sockets.
ß VETS:
hand-writers sat
in rows.
Attempted to
separate typists
and hand-writers
where possible.
DENT: typists at
the back, à
hand-writers at
the front.
10. Study Design – Focus is on phase 2
10
Phase 1 Institution wide online survey (see Hillier 2014, 2015).
Phase 2, Step 1 e-Exam Trial Expression of interest
Typists Handwriters
Phase 2, Step 2 Pre-exam preparation survey
Phase 2, Step 3 Type the exam Handwrite the exam
Phase 2, Step 4 Post-exam survey
Par:cipa:on in Phase 1: approx. 928 respondents (Nov 2013 - Nov 2014)
Par:cipa:on in Phase 2: Eight courses (six in 2014 reported in paper, plus two in 2015 ~updated)
Steps of trial Yes Maybe Total
typists
Attrition No -
hand-write
1 Expression of Interest 241 241 420
2.1 Pre - before try 124 17 141 100 38
2.2 Pre - after try 112 19 131 10 52
4 Exam (after) 98 98 33 549
Table updated to include 2015 participants. Final typists based on returned surveys.
11. Typists and hand-writers by course
11
Typed
15%
Handwrote
85%
Combined all cohorts
Cohort Typed Handwrote
CRIM2014 25.4% 74.6%
PHTY2014 18.8% 81.2%
VETS2014 12.4% 87.6%
ANIM2014 4.4% 95.6%
OCTY2014 11.1% 88.9%
BIOL2014 9.9% 90.1%
CRIM2015 12.1% 87.9%
DENT2015 28.8% 71.2%
Proportion of typists and hand writers in each of the eight cohorts 2014 -2015
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
ProporRon of typists and handwriters by cohort
Typed Handwrote
12. Pre-exam First Impressions
Selected pre-exam session survey ques:ons (typists only)
Students came to test their laptop and try the system a couple of weeks prior to the exam.
12
QuesJon N Mean SD
The wripen instruc:ons were easy to follow 140 4.0 1.0
It was easy to learn the necessary technical steps 137 4.0 1.0
It was easy to start my computer using the e-Exam USB s:ck 140 4.1 1.2
I feel confident I will be able to do these steps in a real exam 138 4.0 1.1
The socware within the e-Exam System was easy to use 137 4.1 1.1
I now feel relaxed about the idea of using e-Exam for my upcoming exam 138 3.8 1.1
I would like to use a computer for exams in the future * (new in 2015) 32 4.1 0.9
Updated to include s1 2015 results – 8 cohorts.
Bars represent medians.
Means shown for clarity. Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree
13. Post-exam Impressions
Selected post-exam session survey ques:ons
(likert 5 = strongly agree) Updated to include s1 2015 results – 8 cohorts.
13
Ques:on Typists Hand-writers
N Mean SD N Mean SD
I typed (or hand-wrote) this exam 98 - - 522 - -
I felt the e-exam system was easy to use 91 4.4 0.7 - - -
I felt the e-exam system was reliable against technical failures 91 4.0 1.0 - - -
I felt the e-exam system was secure against chea:ng 91 4.2 0.9 - - -
I liked the fact I could use my own computer 79 4.5 0.8 - - -
I would recommend the e-exam system to others 90 4.3 0.9 - - -
Overall my experience of this exam was posi:ve 98 4.0 1.0 511 3.7 1.1
I ran out of :me 97 2.7 1.4 508 2.6 1.5
I felt more stressed in this exam than I normally do in other exams 97 2.6 1.3 510 2.7 1.3
I went back and read over my responses before submitng 98 3.5 1.5 509 3.5 1.4
I would like to use a computer for exams in the future 39 4.2 0.8 167 2.2 1.2
I felt this par:cular exam suited the use of computers 92 4.3 0.9 - - -
I think my hand wri:ng was neat and legible - - - 513 3.4 1.2
I experienced discomfort (sore/:red/cramp) in my wri:ng hand - - - 453 2.4 1.3
I type faster than I handwrite 94 4.5 0.9 439 3.8 1.4
I type accurately 93 4.2 0.9 440 3.5 1.1
When I make errors, I am able to quickly correct them as part of typing 94 4.5 0.8 438 3.9 1.1
I ocen rely on spell check to detect errors 93 3.3 1.3 439 3.5 1.3
I work more efficiently when I type on a familiar keyboard 94 4.4 0.9 439 4.3 0.9
My hand-wri:ng is normally neat and legible 94 3.3 1.3 439 3.4 1.1
15. Post-exam Impressions
Did typists think the exam suited the use of computers?
15
Boxplots: responses from
typists by cohort.
Bars represent medians.
Means shown for clarity.
Overall mean agreement 4.2
Largely that was a ‘yes’.
However two factors at play:
a) Self-selecting sample.
Typists would be positive.
b) Exam was ‘paper
equivalent’ thus not taking
advantage of what was
possible with IT e.g.
multimedia, simulations etcStrongly Disagree Strongly Agree
Updated to include s1 2015 results – 8 cohorts.
3.9
3.6
4.4
4.8
4.2
4.6
4.0
4.2
16. Post-exam Impressions
Hand-wri:ng in the exam
16
Boxplots: responses from hand-writers.
Bars represent medians.
Means and counts shown for clarity.
Note: 1= Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree
m N
3.9 *16
2.6 24
3.2 25
2.8 48
2.8 46
2.3 80
2.4 107
1.8 107
m N
3.4 76
3.8 24
3.7 25
3.6 48
2.9 44
3.5 80
3.5 109
3.2 107
Kruskal Wallis Test
Chi-Square 61.060 19.631
df 7 7
Asymp. Sig. 0.000 0.006
Updated to include s1 2015 results – 8 cohorts.
Are some students over
estimating the neatness of their
hand writing?!
* Note 20% response rate by VETS for this item. All others near 90%
17. Typing and wri:ng abili:es
Student typing and wri:ng in general
17
4.5 3.8 4.2 3.5 4.5 3.9 3.3 3.5 4.4 4.3 3.3 3.4 Means
Updated to include s1 2015 results – 8 cohorts.
Likert scale: 1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree.
Mann-Whitney U 14703 13079.5 14514 18196.5 18969 19746.5
Z -4.708 -5.677 -4.762 -1.694 -1.366 -0.676
Sig. (2-tailed) >.001 >.001 >.001 n/s n/s n/s
Typers (left) and Hand writers (right)
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