CASPAR
By Lee Davis • May 20th, 2009 • Category: Teaching and learning, learning technologiesCASPAR, or Computer Assisted Self and Peer Ratings, is a project we have been watching for some time now out of the Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP), Bournemouth University, UK.
It’s a tool for evaluating both the process and outcomes of group work in media projects and has a particular focus on assessing individual performance within the group. Understanding what contribution an individual has made within a collaborative piece of work is a major challenge for both teachers and assessment bodies, so this is one approach worth investigating further. Watch the video for more info.
When following the link to CEMP, check out their other projects too. There’s some interesting work that focuses on the application of new technologies, whilst at the same time demonstrating pedagogical principles in action.
Excellent tool. Can it be used with elementary grades?…
The “input” concept is indeed the one that needs to be addressed and assessed properly as it is a measure of the process itself (the learning experiences), alongside the involvement of each group member.
Thank you for sharing.