IAMS: Streamlined Interactive Assessment Management System for Coursework Tracking
The Interactive Assessment Management System (IAMS) is a comprehensive solution for online coursework tracking, featuring a multi-layered approach. It offers a student interface accessible via the school portal or direct links from Blackboard courses. The system allows for ticket-based submission recording, coversheet generation, and email receipts. Faculty can manage assignments, monitor student performance, and gather feedback through integrated tools. Enhanced features include interactive mark sheets and module evaluation, empowering both students and staff to facilitate an effective assessment experience.
IAMS: Streamlined Interactive Assessment Management System for Coursework Tracking
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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
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