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Benefits of moving from OMR to Computer-Based Assessment

Explore the advantages of adopting Computer-Based Assessment (CBA) over Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) in educational settings. Learn about enhanced scalability, interactive question types, multimedia integration, accessibility benefits, reduced costs, and improved quality assurance. Understand the key differences between the two assessment methods and how they impact academics, students, and administrators. Discover insights on system implementation and potential challenges. For additional information, visit TouchStone 2.7.

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Benefits of moving from OMR to Computer-Based Assessment

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  1. Benefits of moving from OMR to Computer-Based Assessment by Dr Simon Wilkinson and Heather Rai

  2. Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Why Move? • OMR does not scale well with increasing cohorts: • Time to print • Time to scan • Graphics costly/difficult to reproduce well on paper • Interactive question types not available

  3. CBA Benefits 1 – to Academics • Realism – incorporating multimedia

  4. CBA Benefits 1 – to Academics • Interactivity – dynamic question types Hotspot Drag each label to its appropriate position Click on the cochlea structure Labelling

  5. CBA Benefits 2 – to Students • Easier to change answers • Interface can be adapted for certain disabilities: • Dyslexia • Colour-blindness

  6. CBA Benefits 3 – to Administrators • Reduced running costs: • Faster marking • Easier to timetable • No printing costs • Increased Quality: • Item bank change auditing • More accurate marking • Check that externals have reviewed papers

  7. CBA Any Disadvantages? • Inherently more risky than OMR • Large up-front costs: • Server purchasing ~ £15,000 • Server support experts • System programmers • Large computer labs required • Changes the relationship of key stakeholders

  8. In-house developed system TouchStone 2.7 www.nottingham.ac.uk/nle/about/touchstone any Questions?

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