Pictured at the launch of the Forum-Funded report on the Use of Technology in Assessment are:
Prof. Chris Morash, Vice Provost, TCD, Prof David Nicol, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., Prof Jane Ohlmeyer, Chair, Irish Research Council, Dr Terry Maguire, Director, National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Prof Damian Murchan, Head of the School of Education, TCD, Dr Mairead Brady, TCD and Dr Ann Devitt, TCD.
A new report, on the use of technology for assessment by academic staff in higher education, was launched today (Wednesday 10 October) by the Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D. The report was written by Trinity researchers, Dr Rachel Kiersey, Dr Ann Devitt and Dr Mairead Brady, and was funded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, in partnership with the Irish Research Council, to provide insight and transparency into this critical issue in education.
Speaking at the launch, Dr Terry Maguire, Director, National Forum, said, “The National Forum is delighted to welcome this report, and warmly commends the authors on the work they invested in the study. A key aim of the Forum is to ensure that developments and decision-making related to teaching and learning in Irish higher education are rooted in a solid base of evidence. For this reason, it was particularly positive to be in a position to partner with the Irish Research Council in supporting this examination of the value and efficacy of embedding technology in assessment practices.”
A short synopsis of the main findings of the report is available here. A copy of the full report is available here.
