Interactive testing has been around for a while, and its benefits in engaging those who struggle with conventional printed exams or assignments have been proven time and time again.
Recording students’ answers and keeping track of their scores over time carries its significant benefits as well, but the adding in of audio and video clips just gives that content a needed push to help students become more focused.
As he got acquainted with WISEflow, Edgar Galea Curmi, Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Social Policy & Social Work within the Faculty for Social Wellbeing, realised this software is opening up an opportunity to assess students interactively and keeping them engaged for longer.
How long have you been using WISEflow?
This semester is the second one in which I have used the WISEflow platform for in-class tests and formal end-of-semester exams.
Although I still consider myself to be in the early days of using WISEflow, I’ve already used it extensively for multiple-choice-questions (MCQs) exam formats. Still, in reality, I’ve only explored a fraction of WISEflow’s potential.
What is your favourite feature of WISEflow so far?
This online platform has already opened for me extensive opportunities, such as the use of video and audio clips in MCQs. Also, the system enabled me to adapt the in-class tests and exams for a student with visual impairment.
The reliability, flexibility and security of the system is second to none.
Have students been receptive to these more interactive methods of assessment?
My transition to WISEflow was supported by the energetic, capable and always available WISEflow team. But perhaps, even more important than that is that students have been extremely positive about it.
Do you hope to keep making use of WISEflow?
I definitely intend to keep exploring and taking on board the full potential WISEflow holds to facilitate the work of academics and of students alike.
This is part of a series of testimonials on the use of WISEflow. This campaign is a collaborative effort by the Marketing, Communications & Alumni Office, the Office for Human Resources Management & Development, the Office of the Registrar and IT ¸£ÀûÔÚÏßÃâ·Ñ.
For a list of available resources and upcoming training sessions on WISEflow, please visit this dedicated webpage.
