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Signalling Success

Paper-free approaches to recognising and recording learner progress and achievement

Alastair Clark and Shubhanna Hussain-Ahmed
ISBN 10: 1 86201 251 2
ISBN 13: 978 1 86201 251 6
September 2006

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The RARPA five-staged process is becoming adopted by providers of non-accredited learning as a basis for good practice in recognising and recording progress and achievement.

Whilst RARPA is now become widely adopted, it has sometimes generated considerable amounts of paperwork. This book explores ways in which simple and accessible digital technologies can be used to replace paper documentation. Many of the examples given use simple software and familiar devices such as cameras and sound recorders.

Great value is put on ensuring that learners have confidence in a system of recording which is of value to them and where they have some control over the process and the product.

Educators will find this book a useful and practical resource.

 

Contents

Foreword Nick Bailey
Chapter 1 Learner progress and achievement: The RARPA process
Chapter 2 Applying digital technology to the RARPA process
bulletRARPA Stage 1: setting learning aims appropriate to an individual learner or group of learners
bulletRARPA Stage 2: Initial assessment to establish the learner’s starting point
bulletRARPA Stage 3: Identification of appropriately challenging learning objectives: initial negotiated and revised
bulletRARPA Stage 4:Recognition and recording of progress during programme (formative assessment): tutor feedback to learners, learner reflection and progress reviews
bulletRARPA Stage 5: End-of-programme learner self-assessment; tutor summative assessment; review of overall progress and achievement
Chapter 3 Planning to use technology
bulletThe purpose of the technology
bulletUsability
bulletAccessibility
bulletAvailability of the technology
bulletLearners’ permissions
bulletManaging the data recorded
bulletTraining
bulletCost of implementing and using technology
Chapter 4 Digital devices for sight and sound
bulletDigital photographs
bulletDigital video
bulletAudio recordings
bulletPersonal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
Chapter 5 Tools for asking questions
bulletOnline quiz tools
bulletOnline self-assessment tools
bulletInteractive voting software
Chapter 6 Digital learning spaces
bulletBlogs
bulletLearning platforms
bulletE-portfolios
Chapter 7 Making it happen
References Books
Useful online resources
Glossary
Appendix 1 Paper-free RARPA? A framework for discussion
Appendix 2 Example permission statement from learner
Appendix 3 List of participants in Technology and Learning Outcomes pilot project 2004–05

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