Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TAEASS404, 'Assess competence in an online environment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assess competence in an online environment' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to assess in online environment | 1.1 Review purpose and requirements of assessment against learning outcomes 1.2 Source and interpret plan for online assessment and confirm it meets identified need and applicable organisational policies and procedures, and confirm with required personnel as required 1.3 Access information, digital resources, electronic applications and communication channels required for assessment 1.4 Confirm technology, digital tools and assessment conditions required to conduct online assessment activities 1.5 Ensure candidate/s have clear understanding of technology requirements for assessment, and where required explain, discuss and agree on details of planned online assessment and candidate’s digital needs 1.6 Identify and organise required support for foundation skill, assessment and technical needs within scope of own role; and access specialist support where required |
2. Administer online assessment | 2.1 Confirm that authentication of candidate identity and security requirements are in place according to plan 2.2 Progressively gather and record authentic evidence using required methods and tools and according to plan, organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements 2.3 Troubleshoot any technological challenges or issues that arise within scope of own role, and escalate where required 2.4 Make necessary and reasonable adjustments to assessment process in relation to any candidate support needs 2.5 Facilitate two-way communication with candidate/s being assessed as required and according to regulatory requirements |
3. Make assessment decision of evidence submitted online | 3.1 Review collected evidence and confirm it meets rules of evidence 3.2 Make and record assessment decision based on collected evidence and according to principles of assessment and organisational policies and procedures 3.3 Inform required parties of assessment decision, or confirm decision notification, according to organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements 3.4 Facilitate clear and constructive two-way feedback with candidate/s regarding assessment process and decision, and clearly document any required follow-up |
4. Finalise online assessment process | 4.1 Record and store assessment outcomes according to online assessment system, organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements 4.2 Review online assessment process and seek feedback from candidate/s and required personnel, recording any relevant technological challenges or issues 4.3 Identify opportunities for future improvements and make any necessary adjustments for future assessment delivery or advise required personnel as necessary |