Most Innovative Use of Technology in Assessment Award Finalists sponsored by SQA
Most Innovative Use of Technology in Assessment recognises a project that has been highly innovative, either through new technology or by using existing technology in a novel and impactful way.
The 2024 Finalists were:
• Learnosity with Author Aide
• BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT with Using Generative AI for Instant, Personalised Feedback
• TCS iON with AI-Based CCTV Surveillance Integration with Assessment Platform
• Tai Kwong Hilary College with Equipping Students for an Interconnected Future: An Innovative VA, ICT, and AI Solution for English Language
• A2i Aspire to Innovate with Noipunno
Watch the summary videos below and read about what being shortlisted meant to the organisation and their project.
Learnosity with Author Aide
Author Aide is the first step on our journey towards harnessing the power of AI in assessment. Its early success demonstrates the vast potential of our AI-assisted authoring tool and sets the stage for future innovations. As we look to the future, our goal is clear: to lead the way when it comes to AI in assessment. With a product roadmap full of AI-enriched assessment experiences, we’re committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible and shaping the future of education. We’re honoured to be included in the shortlist for the Most Innovative Use of Technology Award and we believe that this recognition will help Learnosity further our mission of advancing learning worldwide with best-in-class technology.
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT with Using generative AI for instant, personalised feedback
This has been a significant piece of work stemming from the new Lord Mayor of London, Michael Mainelli’s Connect to Prosper initiative. It involved the successful collaboration between a number of BCS teams, our partner Tintisha Technologies, and external stakeholders such as those within our AI and ethics communities. Acknowledgement of this work from the e-Assessment Awards will have a positive impact in helping us to further raise awareness of what BCS is doing to support IT professionals and employers implement AI responsibly. BCS are delighted to have been shortlisted for these awards. As The Chartered Institute for IT our primary purpose is to make IT good for society. We do this through creating learning, professional development and assessment products that ensure the digital future is safe in the hands of competent, ethical and accountable professionals who understand its influence and responsibility to society.
TCS iON with AI based CCTV Surveillance integration with Assessment Platform
TCS iON has been providing secure and scalable assessment with over 92% of the high-stake assessments in India since the past several years. To further ensure the sanctity and security of assessments, integration with CCTV surveillance monitoring has been made as an integral part of the assessment offering. This integration enables us to provide the world's first surveillance integrated offering in Assessment. This innovation includes: Round the clock access to live streaming of 13500+ CCTV across Test Centres; Auto-navigation to relevant CCTV streams on occurrence of security incidents; 1 click navigation to Candidate/Room CCTV and AI based monitoring of Invigilator and candidates. The integration provides unique user experiences and unlock value with complete traceability between candidates, nodes, and video feeds. It provides health, coverage, and blind spot reports. The Analytics driven alerts ensure more efficient proctoring. The integration of surveillance, automation, governance controls and analytics will provide new experiences and dimensions for solutions.
Tai Kwong Hilary College with Equipping Students for an Interconnected Future: An Innovative VA, ICT and AI Solution for English Language and Artistic Development
This project aimed to develop new assessment approaches leveraging generative AI and other tech tools. It was a result of extensive cooperation between faculty who worked innovatively to design engaging tasks. Students then demonstrated proficiencies across different domains by synthesizing concepts from their lessons. Their multimedia exhibits showed applications of generative models to express understandings of art through new perspectives. Literature was also brought to life through AI-powered storytelling. It was inspiring to see how our students explored connections between subjects and communicated complex ideas using technologies. This would not have been possible without our dedicated educators step up to transform pedagogy. This collaborative work involving the Visual Art, ICT and English departments exemplifies our institution's commitment to innovative, cross-disciplinary learning experiences.
A2i Aspire to Innovate with Noipunno
Our mission is to revolutionize the academic assessment system of Bangladesh. We are focused on pushing forward and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the students and teachers. We are excited about the opportunity it presents to further our vision of a more engaging, effective, and equitable educational experience for all. Being shortlisted for the e-assessment award holds great significance for our organization as a recognition of our efforts for achieving our broader goals and vision. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Ministry of Education, National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) for overall guidance and UNICEF for the crucial funding support to develop Noipunno platform. We are grateful for every member of our team for their creativity, expertise, dedication and passion in developing and refining this national assessment and reporting platform.
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is Scotland’s national awarding body and regulator, for general and vocational qualifications. SQA has been active in e-assessment development and delivery for over 15 years, with a key focus on supporting their range of Schools, Colleges and Training providers in delivering the highest quality learning and experience for all learners. SQA believe the use of technology in assessment has the potential to not only deliver significant efficiency and quality benefits for deliverers, but more importantly provide learners with the highest quality, valid assessment experiences, so they can more effectively, and fairly, evidence what they know and can do.
Awards Headline Sponsor, The British Council
With a presence on the ground in over 100 countries, the British Council plays a pivotal role in transforming lives and fostering partnerships in the UK and globally. They offer opportunities for learning, gaining internationally recognised qualifications and building creative and professional networks making a positive impact on individuals and communities worldwide. Every year, the British Council’s global exams services team manages the delivery of over 4.5 million exams for schools, universities and professional bodies.
