Marking Summative Assessments with GradeMark

Online Paperless Marking Process:

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Check

Originality

Report

Student SubmitsEssay to Turnitin

Draft Essay Essay Final DraftFor Marking

Online Marking Using Shared QuickMarks WithinGradeMark

Feedback &Grades ReleasedTo Students Using GradeMark

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School of Nursing & Midwifery

Approch Used• Action Research Project.• Staged approach across school portfolios.

Planned Evaluation• Measure the impact of GradeMark on student satisfaction.• Provision of educational experiences underpinned by evidence.• Student midwives from two cohorts (n=91) invited to participate.• Supports ongoing use of GradeMark.

Project AimTo adopt a strategic staged approach to the use of GradeMark, which is a paperless marking and grading tool as part of the Turnitin® suite of tools, across all modules.

Recomendations• Training for staff and students.• Practice assessments for staff. • iPads available for all staff with Turnitin Mobile App.• Evaluation to support development.

References:QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY, 2014. UK Quality Code for Higher Education. Gloucester: Quality Assurance Agency.HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND (HEFCE), 2013. Student satisfaction at nine year high. [online]. Available from: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/news/newsarchive/2013/news82928.html [Accessed 27th January 2015.]

AuthorsFiona Work, Senior LecturerJayne Forrest LecturerFiona Wark, LecturerGavin Innes, e-Learning AdviserEmma Gray, e-Learning Consultant

“improved quality of feedback”Lecturer

“time saver”Lecturer

“reduced need for large piles of paper”Lecturer

Objectives• Provide an enhanced feedback mechanism (QAA 2014).• Improving NSS feedback (HEFC, 2014).• Respond to the school priority to provide innovative technologically enhanced learning environments.