IAMS Interactive Assessment Management System Alan Howard DTL

IAMS (Interactive Assessment Management System) Alan Howard DTL, SHES a. howard@reading. ac. uk

�Online coursework tracking �Multi-layered system �Simplest level provides ticket-based recording of submissions �Student interface �Staff (admin, dtl) interface

IAMS: Admin interface; admin functions to add, edit & process modules & assignments

IAMS: Student Interface. Tab on School portal or direct link from BB course

IAMS: Student Interface. Create cover sheet for selected assignment

IAMS: cover sheet pre-populated with student & assignment details. 4 -digit ticket number.

IAMS: Admin interface; assignment management; email receipts

IAMS: Work tracking. Twitter feed.

IAMS: Max, min, mean mark & rank

�Additional layers �Interactive mark sheet � Students may reflect on strengths & weakness of their assignment and request tailored feedback �Module evaluation � Online questionnaire �Completed prior to cover sheet production

�Management �Monitor student performance �Build a picture of assessment & feedback � Monitor type and timing of assessments � Statistics on feedback return �Enhancement � NSS style feedback from students � Assist in raising standards in terms of timing & quality of feedback

�Implementation �Runs on standard Windows web server �Integrated with rdg-home server authentication �Daily database backups to ITS server �Presented as a frame within School Portal or direct link from BB courses �http: //www. shesweb. rdg. ac. uk/portal/coursework

�http: //www. shesweb. rdg. ac. uk/portal/coursework