Fees

Fees per delegate: £225 + VAT discounted to £190 + VAT for delegates from schools universities and colleges

Speakers

Prof. Cliff Beevers, Heriot-Watt University, Chair
Dr Helen Ashton, Head of Pass-IT
Bob Gomersall, Chair, BTL
Prof Richard Kimbell,. Goldsmiths University of London
Iain Lowson, HMIe Scotland
Gerry Toner, Scholar Project
Martyn Ware, SQA
Matt Wingfield , TAG Learning
John Winkley, AlphaPlus

21st Century Techniques and Technologies to Measure Skills and Knowledge

Objectives of the Conference

• Evaluate the tools and techniques required by the education, training and corporate sectors to measure and develop skills and knowledge and identify what technology can provide that is fit for purpose and cost effective
• Raise awareness of the importance of e-Assessment, in all its forms from electronic testing to e-portfolio management
• Bring together the strategists, policy makers, practitioners and key decision makers at one event for an exchange of ideas and to review lessons learnt and opportunities taken,
• Provide a forum for developing the debate on the selection and use of e-Assessment and
• Identify the role of e-assessment within the development of effective e-learning programmes.

Speakers and Contributors to the event drawn from

• Local experts and suppliers
• Users and practitioners
• Strategists and Planners
• International and UK based suppliers

The Scope

• Formal, high stakes educational qualifications
• Professional qualifications
• Vocational qualifications
• Teaching and learning support in schools, colleges and universities
• Learning and professional development in the workplace
• The infrastructure supporting the development and delivery of e-learning and e-Assessment.

Method

• A series of presentations by leading experts on key topics
• An informal exhibition and demonstration of products
• An active Question and Answer discussion panel approach

SQA is pleased to support Assessment Tomorrow Edinburgh 2008. However, the views expressed at the conference are the speakers’ own and do not represent SQA policy

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