Rob Prior - Automotive

Rob Prior talked about the Transportable Learning Resources - the idea is that the learning resources are not locked into the classroom, but can be taken into a workplace, home or elsewhere.

We were given an in-depth explanation of the quiz approach that the Auto team has developed.

Here's some key points:
A) Questions within quizzes are selected in a semi-random way so that repeat takers of quizzes do not get the same questions over and over again.
B) A question's 'performance' is assessed - if everyone gets 100%, it's use as a learning activity is small unless it is mandatory information. If few people are getting the question correct, the wording or diagrams used may be changed.
C) Within a matching question, you can have pictures rather than words to match.
D) Students are not able to complete the summative quiz until they achieve the desired % across the other quizzes - this % is determined by a complex formula that weights quizzes differently.
E) Students are encouraged not to view their numerical result as a test score, but rather as an indication of their learning achievements and gaps.

All students for Auto are in the one course, with the aim of simplifying administration. They control access to quizzes etc through group names and releasing resources to groups.