Digital assessment
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Support assessment and exams, including NCEA’
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Identify potential barriers
Identify potential barriers
When designing assessment tasks, consider the barriers for learners that are created by:
- text-heavy assessments
- multiple-choice assessments (paper-based or online)
- online assessments
- time restrictions
- writing tools
- unfamiliar layout
- length of assessment
- losing key contrast and information when diagrams are printed in black and white
- poorly put together resources and materials, for example, cluttered presentations, hard-to read diagrams, unclear layout, documents provided only in hard copy
- possible hidden barriers in the physical environment, for example, unfamiliar environments, difficult layout, poor lighting and temperature control.
Digital assessment
Digital assessment
Use technology options to support assessment.
When designing and using standardised assessments, consider:
- using digital assessments that can be personalised and adjusted by learners, for example, by changing the font size and layout
- assessments that can be used with text-to-speech options such as Read&Write
- using built-in options available in online PAT and STAR assessments, supporting learners with dyslexia.
Self-assessment
Self-assessment
Consider how technology can be used by learners to assess their own learning.
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Source: Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
Encourage self-advocacy
Encourage self-advocacy
Matt reflects on technology, partnerships with teachers, and self-advocacy.
Work with your learners to ensure digital tools are utilised for assessments.
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Reduce barriers to learningShow suggestions for Reduce barriers to learning
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Using low-technology optionsShow suggestions for Using low-technology options
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Using digital technologiesShow suggestions for Using digital technologies
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Considering Ministry of Education funded assistive technology (AT)Show suggestions for Considering Ministry of Education funded assistive technology (AT)
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