E-assessment in Mathematics: Easing the Workload
Date and time
Location
Cork Institute of Technology
Rossa Ave Bishopstown Cork IrelandDescription
National Forum for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning Seminar Series
Transition to Third-level Maths; the increasing relevance and development of Maths Support
E-assessment in Mathematics: easing the workload
In the transition to Third-Level Maths, regular low stakes assessments can be of great value to students. However, they may also be an extra burden on busy lecturers. In this Conference, we examine technology as a means to enhance student experience and reduce the workload for the lecturer. In a hands-on interactive workshop, Numbas an online Maths e-assessment tool will be introduced. Online Assessment will be discussed by keynote speaker Dr. Bill Foster of Newcastle University. Also, an overview of some Maths support initiatives in Cork Institute of Technology will be given. There will then be an open discussion on the transition to third level Maths study, the increasing relevance and development of Maths support with a particular emphasis on Maths e-assessment.
Timetable:
10.00 Registration and coffee 11.00 Opening Address 11.10 Keynote Speaker on e-assessment: Dr. Bill Foster, Newcastle University 12.00 CIT Maths Department: A Case Study of Maths and Stats Support, development and delivery, Dr Áine Ní Shé, Mr. Pat Ahern, Dr. Julie O Donovan. 13.00 Lunch 14.00 Maths e-assessment workshop - Numbas 15.15 Discussion (close 16.00)Presenters:
- Dr. Bill Foster, Developer and implementer of successful e-assessment systems and Teaching Fellow, Newcastle University.
- Mr. Christian Perfect, E-Learning Officer and Numbas Developer, Newcastle University.
- Dr Áine Ní Shé, Head of Department of Mathematics, CIT
- Mr. Pat Ahern, Maths Online Developer and Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, CIT
- Dr. Julie O’Donovan, Lecturer in Academic Learning Centre and Department of Mathematics, CIT