e-Assessment research

See below for CCEA Regulation research projects.

Centre readiness for use of e-Assessment

3-country e-Assessment live webinar

On 20th April 2016, the e-Assessment Research & Development (eA R&D) Forum hosted a unique, 3-country e-Assessment live webinar for teaching practitioners in the UK. The eA R&D Forum membership comprises regulators from Scotland (SQA), Wales (Qualifications Wales) and Northern Ireland (CCEA) as well as UK Awarding Bodies/Organisations that deliver qualifications in the UK.

This 25 minute live webinar featured:

  • examples of innovative practices illustrated by video case studies;
  • discussions on the research results for centre readiness for e-assessment and;
  • opportunities for guests to share their experiences on e-assessment.

The webinar was attended by teachers, lecturers and e-assessment developers from the three countries. During the webinar delegates responded to a number of live polls to express their views on issues around the use of e-assessment in their unique context.

Watch the 3-country e-Assessment webinar

CCEA Accreditation, SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority), Welsh Government (2014)

This report on Centre Readiness for e-Assessment across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, aims to investigate common issues for further discussion and consideration. The scope of this work was to look at the readiness of schools and colleges to undertake e-assessment opportunities for accredited qualifications for 14-19 year olds. The range of assessment methods included e-testing and e-portfolio. The report discusses: the e-assessment environment, including government policy and strategy; assessment conditions; desk research into the range and type of qualifications in use; and a review of the demand for e-assessment.

A primary research report on capacity in schools from Northern Ireland and Wales is also included in the appendix of this report. The conclusion of the paper calls for a co-ordinated effort from the variety of agencies, to further promote and encourage the development of e-assessment. Outcomes from this research will be used to inform regulatory advice and guidance for innovation within qualifications development.