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Case Study: Improving Assessment Writing and Grading Skills Through the Use of a Rubric

May 1, 2018June 6, 2018 by qs915052No Comments

Dr Bolanle Adebola Today we present a new EMA case study by Dr Bolanle Adebola. Dr Bolanle Adebola is a Lecturer in International Commercial Law, as well as Module Convenor and lecturer for the International Commercial Arbitration, Corporate Governance, and Corporate Finance modules, within the LLM programme. Bolanle's case study outlines a brief summary of work undertaken with students to engage them in understanding and engaging with the marking criteria, allowing them to improve their essay writing and allowing academic staff to facilitate grading and feedback by establishing a mutual understanding of what is expected. Read Bolanle's Case study....

Upcoming: EMA Symposium (#REMA18)

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 by qs915052No Comments

We are delighted to announce that the EMA programme is hosting a one-day EMA Symposium on online assessment for University of Reading colleagues on Tuesday 22nd May in the Meadow Suite at Park House. The Symposium will gather together an exciting range of colleagues to share good practice surrounding electronic submission, feedback and grading, and the use of new assessment data, with both academic and non-academic staff. The day will be invaluable for sharing information and for passing on knowledge! In the morning we’ll be looking at online marking for inexperienced users, a TEL led demonstration for new users, an open Q&A on assessment, disability and inclusivity, the use of marking tools for more advanced users, using new RISIS data to support pastoral care and making the very most of rubrics. In the afternoon we’ll be looking at dashboards and learning analytics, online assessment and the experience of support centres, change and impact in Early Adopter schools, how to get the most out of QuickMarks and a roundtable...

Upcoming Event: EMA Online Submission & Marking Introduction

April 22, 2018April 25, 2018 by qs915052No Comments

Thursday 26th April, The EMA programme will be hosting an EMA Online Submission and Marking Introduction session, from 12:30 to 13:30 in Carrington 201. The key aims of the event are: -To provide an opportunity for academics to hear about the ways in which the EMA Programme is enhancing Electronic Marking and Assessment within the University. -To give academics an opportunity to hear how this will impact them and hear from our Early Adopters that have already been through the transition. -To give staff an opportunity to see examples of how the functionality of marking tools can help them. -To provide an opportunity for staff to ask questions regarding the changes. -To hear how processes within the support centres will change and provide greater clarity around roles and responsibilities. You can book your place at the event via Employee Self Service, here. We look forward to seeing you!...

Case Study: Making Use of Grademark in Geography and Environmental Science (Professor Andrew Wade)

March 13, 2018April 25, 2018 by qs915052No Comments

Professor Andrew Wade Today we present a new EMA case study by Professor Andrew Wade. Online submission, feedback and grading has been adopted by a range of colleagues throughout Geography and Environmental Science. In this case study Professor Andrew Wade outlines his experiences as part of an Early Adopter School. He explores the use of key marking tool features-Rubrics and QuickMarks-and how they have impacted on his marking experience. Read Andrew's Case Study. ...

Case Study: E-Submission, Marking and Feedback (Pilar Gray Carlos)

March 9, 2018April 25, 2018 by qs915052No Comments

Pilar Gray Carlos Pilar Gray-Carlos is a Lecturer and Institution Wide Language Programme Coordinator for the International Study and Language Institute at Reading. This case study provides an insight into the use of electronic submission and the exploration of e-marking and e-feedback for language projects within the Institution Wide Language Programme (IWLP). It provides a brief journey about the engagement in the adoption of electronic submission tools as a team whilst maintaining the identity of each language involved. Read Pilar's Case Study....

Case Study: Electronic Feedback and Grading Methods (Dr Geoff Taggart)

February 21, 2018April 25, 2018 by qs915052No Comments

Dr Geoff Taggart Dr Geoff Taggart is a lecturer in the Institute of Education and Programme Director for the Early Years Practice programme at Reading. As part of his secondment to the EMA programme, Geoff decided to run a case study with students from the IoE to gather perspectives on electronic feedback and grading methods. Read Geoff's Case Study....

The EMA Programme: One Year On

February 8, 2018April 25, 2018 by qs915052No Comments

One year ago the Electronic Management of Assessment (EMA) Programme secured full agreement to proceed. Significant progress has been made over the last 12 months and this update outlines what has been achieved and what colleagues can expect over the coming year. You may also like to view the new screencast on the Resources page, which provides some visual examples of the new capabilities that are being introduced. Rad more about the EMA programme one year on....

Case Study: Pre-Sessional English Use of Grademark (Rob Playfair)

February 6, 2018April 25, 2018 by qs9150521 Comment

Rob Playfair On the pre-sessional English (PSE) course, in the summer of 2017, the course leader suggested that tutors chose between using e-feedback (Turnitin and Grademark), to mark students writing, or pen and paper. Rob chose to try e-feedback: 'I was interested in improving the efficiency of my marking, and liked the idea of having a digital record of written feedback to students'. Read Rob's Case Study....

Wider Rollout: eSFG Briefing for School T&L Leadership

January 24, 2018April 25, 2018 by qs915052No Comments

The eSubmission, Feedback and Grading (eSFG) Work Stream ran a briefing today for all Teaching and Learning Deans, Heads of School and School Directors of Teaching and Learning. The session was opened by Gavin Brooks, Pro Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) before Emma Mayhew (Academic Director of EMA) discussed the aims of the Programme and broad range of programme deliverables. Adam Bailey (TEL Team) then explored some of the principles underpinning the eSFG work stream and the process that will be worked through with schools to support the wider adoption of online assessment, before Alan Howard (SDTL, SAGES) outlined their experiences as an Early Adopter School since the Summer of 2017. He highlighted some of the significant benefits felt by colleagues as well as a number of challenges and how the School has responded. We then heard from Rebecca Harris (SDTL, IoE) who described their experience as a ‘Special Project School’ that has significantly increased the adoption of online marking and grading...

Case Study: Assessment Using Blackboard Learning Journals and Turnitin Feedback Tools (Dr Madeleine Davies)

January 21, 2018April 25, 2018 by qs915052No Comments

Dr Madeleine Davies This Case Study outlines the use of Learning Journals and online marking tools on a Part 3 module in English Literature. The discussion considers the relationship between this assessment format and improved student engagement, and it reflects on the opportunities to ‘personalise’’ online marking tools to produce an enhanced marking experience. Read Maddi's Case Study....