Higher education assessment with assessmentQ

As higher education institutions (HEIs) continue to evolve their teaching and learning methods, the demand for more efficient, accurate and scalable assessment is growing, especially when it comes to freeing up valuable time for educators. Traditional paper-based exams and tests are less practical in today’s digital world and often fail to meet the diverse needs of students and institutions. Key platform features ensure that students with disabilities or specific learning challenges are supported, making assessment a truly inclusive tool. Read more about how assessmentQ can reenforce your institutions.

For CIOs and heads of digital technology, the shift to digital assessments presents a clear opportunity. Not just to transform how assessments are conducted, but also how students' progress is monitored and how institutional efficiency can be improved. 

For many institutions, going digital represents a solution to some of the challenges inherent in traditional assessment methods. Using technology to create, distribute and mark assessments, helps institutions streamline the entire process, freeing up valuable time for educators and delivering faster, more actionable feedback to students.

Digital assessment also allows for a wider variety of question types including traditional multiple-choice to more interactive options like questions based on multimedia content. These assessments are deployed online, making them accessible to students from any location, while also being adaptable for most courses and subjects. 

But the move online is not just about efficiency. It's about enhancing student engagement and providing real-time data to help improve learning outcomes. For higher education institutions, this shift aligns with new online learning models, making digital assessment a crucial element in modern education strategies. 

One of the standout solutions in this space is assessmentQ, a comprehensive digital platform that supports universities in moving their assessments online. It’s already been used by institutions to deliver more than 12 million exams every year - here’s why! 

• assessmentQ makes it easy for institutions to automate the whole cycle from test creation to grading and feedback. Its user-friendly interface allows examiners to use the full range of question types, while automated marking reduces the marking workload for staff.  
• Digital assessment tools gather detailed data on student performance, helping educators and administrators identify performance trends, areas for improvement and individual learning gaps. This data can be used to make informed decisions about curriculum changes, student interventions and direct institutional strategies for improving outcomes. 
• With robust anti-cheating mechanisms, including randomising questions and secure browser modes, institutions can trust assessmentQ to ensure the integrity of their assessments. The platform is also highly scalable and can handle large numbers of students, while offering flexibility in terms of test formats and delivery methods. 

Notably, digital assessments also significantly improve the student experience. With assessmentQ, students can work through a range of engaging and accessible assessment types that test different elements of the learning process. Key platform features also ensure that students with disabilities or specific learning challenges are supported, making assessmentQ a truly inclusive tool. 

In addition to rapid feedback, students can receive immediate certification for passing their exams, helping to build their academic portfolios. Access codes, advanced LMS integrations and offline functionality also make it easy for students to take their tests, reducing stress at a challenging time. 

Of course, AI is also having a big impact on the creation and administration of digital tests and exams. assessmentQ is at the forefront of adopting such technologies and has already developed a range of smart AI-based features that can assist staff in creating better tests and exams. 

Similarly, assessmentQ has also developed a range of resources to support institutions considering a move to digital assessment. These provide a comprehensive plan to help institutions start using digital exams quickly, efficiently and safely. 

Academic Software is here to help with this transition and our experts are on hand to support universities moving their assessments online. To find out how we can assist with this critical piece of digital transformation, contact us now to schedule a meeting. 

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