Event
17 Oct 2024 | Dublin, Ireland

Future-Proofing Education

E-Assessment Best Practices & Innovations

Did you miss the live event? You can now watch the highlights!

 

Thought leaders in education shared success stories, strategies, and insights on e-assessment. Discover how embracing digital testing can enhance learning outcomes, streamline processes, and future-proof your institution.

 

Video highlights:

  • Discover why and how Chartered Accountants Ireland transitioned to e-assessment and the benefits it has brought.
  • Gain practical advice from PAT Business School on managing the transition to digital testing.
  • Learn about TU Dublin’s pilot project on e-assessment and the valuable insights gained.
  • Explore the benefits and challenges of AI-powered essay marking with Blees AI, and understand the ethical considerations of utilising AI in education with Dr P.J. Wall.
  • Learn about the latest advancements in e-assessment technology from Cirrus Assessment.

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Speakers

Ian Browne
Director of Education
Chartered Accountants Ireland
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Christine Kavanagh Nangle FCA
Academic Head of Discipline of Accounting
TU Dublin
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Gerry Fahy
Managing Director
PAT Business School
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Orlágh Morris
Senior Operations &
Admissions Manager
PAT Business School
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Sojin Lee
CEO & Co-Founder
Blees AI
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Professor P.J. Wall
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Trinity College Dublin
Lecturer, TU Dublin
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Jeremy Carter
CEO
Sentira XR
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Programme

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Chartered Accountants House, 47-49 Pearse Street, Dublin

08:30 - 09:30
Registration 
09:30 - 09:45
Opening Remarks
Welcome address and introduction to the event.
09:45 - 10:15
Embracing Digital Testing: CAI’s Journey and Successes

Speaker: Ian Browne, Director of Education, Chartered Accountants Ireland

  • Why CAI transitioned to digital testing.
  • Strategies to address challenges (resistance to change, cheating, internet access problems) 
  • Benefits realised through digital assessments.
10:15 - 10:45
Responsible Use of AI in Education

Speaker: Professor P.J. Wall, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Trinity College Dublin & Lecturer, Technological University Dublin

  • AI tools for educators and researchers.

  • Ethical considerations for the use of AI in education.

  • Practical guidelines and frameworks for leveraging AI benefits.

10:45 - 11:15
Coffee Break
11:15 - 11:45
E-Assessment in Higher Education: A Pilot

Speaker: Christine Kavanagh Nangle FCA, Academic Head of Discipline of Accounting, TU Dublin

  • Rationale for the e-assessment pilot at TU Dublin.
  • Project insights: Results and feedback from the Examinations Team.
11:45 - 12:15
Practical Assessment Perspectives from PAT Business School

Speaker: Gerry Fahy, Managing Director, PAT Business School

  • The importance of authentic testing.
  • Future plans for e-assessment at PAT. 

Speaker: Orlágh Morris, Senior Operations and Admissions Manager, PAT Business School

  • First-hand experiences from PAT Business School’s e-assessment implementation.
  • Practical advice on managing the transition.
12:15 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 14:00
Innovations in E-Assessment

Speaker: Vegard Sivertsen, Founder and CEO, Cirrus Assessment

  • Discover how online exams work: workflow, features, and options.
  • Key innovations in e-assessment and their practical application.
  • Future developments and their potential impact on assessment practices.
14:00 - 14:30
AI Essay Marking: Benefits, Challenges, and Future Trends

Speaker: Sojin Lee, Co-Founder & CEO, Blees AI

  • Benefits of AI in essay marking, including consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Overcoming challenges such as bias, technical issues, and scepticism from educators.
  • Insights and results from practical pilots conducted in various educational settings.
14:30 - 15:30
Panel Discussion and Q&A
15:30 - 17:00
Drinks Reception
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