School pupil assessments 'likely to move online'
Date posted: 15 Jul 2009
The abilities and skills of school pupils are increasingly being assessed online, according to the Cambridge Assessment exam body.
Based at the University of Cambridge, research by the organisation suggests technology is developing the learning environments of many children and digital assessment methods could bring real value to the exam system in future.
Sue Fieldman, regional editor of the Good Schools Guide, now believes that the UK education system is highly likely to move more towards online assessment methods in the coming years.
The abilities and skills of school pupils are increasingly being assessed online, according to the Cambridge Assessment exam body.
Based at the University of Cambridge, research by the organisation suggests technology is developing the learning environments of many children and digital assessment methods could bring real value to the exam system in future.
Sue Fieldman, regional editor of the Good Schools Guide, now believes that the UK education system is highly likely to move more towards online assessment methods in the coming years.
However, she commented: "Whether it is a good thing or not is another matter - because when one does all this online assessment and online marking, the personal element does tend to deteriorate a little."
Ms Fieldman further suggested that such assessment plans, alluded to by Cambridge Assessment, will require thorough trials to make sure they are flexible and functional.
Cambridge Assessment incorporates the exam board OCR.
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