Using Technology to Enhance Assessment and Feedback: A Framework for Evaluating Tools and Applications

Abstract

Although assessment and feedback are very important aspects of teaching and learning it has been regularly reported that there are issues with their practice. While research has shown ways to enhance assessment and feedback, and best practices have been established, various challenges, such as limitations on time and resources, make implementing such improvements difficult. Consequently, this paper considers the use of technology for supporting teaching, assessment and feedback to improve working practices and the student experience in a time and resource efficient manner. Using a feature analysis evaluation technique, this paper proposes a comparison framework for reviewing technological tools/applications that can be used to assist teaching, assessment and feedback. By providing solid rationale, this framework has the potential to enhance decision making when choosing suitable technological solutions to improve teaching and assessment, and to enhance the learning experience.