iams (interactive assessment management system)

IAMS(Interactive Assessment Management System)

Alan HowardDTL, SHES

a.howard@reading.ac.uk

Online coursework trackingMulti-layered system

Simplest level provides ticket-based recording of submissions

Student interfaceStaff (admin, dtl) interface

IAMS: Admin interface; admin functions to add, edit & process modules & assignments

IAMS: Student Interface. Tab on School portal or direct link from BB course

IAMS: Student Interface. Create cover sheet for selected assignment

IAMS: cover sheet pre-populated with student & assignment details. 4-digit ticket number.

IAMS: Admin interface; assignment management; email receipts

IAMS: Work tracking. Twitter feed.

IAMS: Max,min,mean mark & rank

Additional layersInteractive mark sheet

Students may reflect on strengths & weakness of their assignment and request tailored feedback

Module evaluation Online questionnaire

Completed prior to cover sheet production

ManagementMonitor student performanceBuild a picture of assessment & feedback

Monitor type and timing of assessments Statistics on feedback return

Enhancement NSS style feedback from students Assist in raising standards in terms of timing &

quality of feedback

ImplementationRuns on standard Windows web serverIntegrated with rdg-home server

authenticationDaily database backups to ITS serverPresented as a frame within School Portal or

direct link from BB courseshttp://www.shesweb.rdg.ac.uk/portal/coursewo

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http://www.shesweb.rdg.ac.uk/portal/coursework