Technology Assisted Student Assessment Institute NAVIGATION » Home » News & Views » About TASA Research » » TASA Agenda » » Phase 2 » » Clearinghouse » » Potential » Publications » Media Releases » Contact THIRD ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM: Innovations in Testing Technology Click here for information. An initiative of the Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education

Preliminary Research Agenda Phase 1: 2004 - 2005 1. Undertake an international review of the state of the art and produce a report that will document: » the most advanced models of technology assisted student assessment » significant field trials and their results, including Canadian pilots » benefits, problems, issues » best practices » areas for future research 2. Re-survey all Ministries of Education in Canada to inquire specifically about current and projected applications of technology in their provincial assessment programs. 3. Publish the above findings in a comprehensive report on the TASA website 4. Convene a national/provincial dialogue around the Phase 1 report through a discovery workshop to promote cross-fertilization, discussion of next steps, and heightened collaboration to advance developments in the field. Phase 2: January 2006 - March 2008 Phase 2 will constitute applied research activities of an evaluative, technical and feasibility nature holding potential for major impact on assessment practices. A highly qualified principal investigator has been selected for each study as funded, and a variety of stakeholders and partner agencies will be involved in shaping each inquiry. Coordinated by TASA Director, Jim Gaskill, the research will consist of a number of projects. Click here for details. Phase 3: 2008 - 2011 TBC by Dec 06 in consultation with the Advisory Committee. » Return to Top   » Next: Phase 2 Research Program