Venue: Mott Lecture Theatre, HH Wills Physics Labs Building, Tyndall Ave, 4pm

We would like to invite you to attend the Physics Colloquia, which will be held on Monday from 3:00PM - 4:00PM in the Mott Lecture Theatre. The colloquia will be followed by tea and coffee in the staff coffee room. We hope to see you there!

The most imminent event in the series, on the 27th November, will be hosted by Professor Sally Jordan (School of Physical Sciences, The Open University).

Abstract:

Online computer-marked assessment presents an opportunity to assess and provide personalised and immediate feedback to large classes, with savings of cost and greater consistency than human markers. It can motivate and engage students and provide information to educators about their students' learning. However, not all students like this method of assessment and concerns are sometimes expressed as to its validity and authenticity. Concerns have also been expressed as to the cost and time required to authot high quality computer-marked assessment items.

Based on many years' experience of the use of computer-marked assessment in physics and other STEM subjects, and research into its effectiveness, this talk will challenge preconceived ideas and provide an opportunity for attendees to reflect on the limitations and benefits of computer-marked assessment and how it might fit within a broader assessment strategy.