Open source software implementation in peer assessment

Abstract

The objective of the research was to implement the Open Source Software in learning assessment. The assessment was a peer assessment. The peer assessment used iPeer 3.4 software, widely known as open source software. The iPeer 3.4 is a web based software, therefore it can be accessed anywhere through various existing devices. iPeer 3.4 was implemented in the course with two different groups of students, and survey was conducted on the assessment and the process of the assessment. The software has undergone the usability testing using System Usability Scale (SUS) developed by John Brook in 1986. The result of the test showed that the score for the software was 'B' and rated as 'good'. It indicated that the iPeer 3.4 was suitable software for peer assessment.