Events and training

Join us on 21 January 2021 for the launch of the Digital Education Futures Initiative at Cambridge.

An interactive workshop providing an overview of the history, theory and practice of validation. There will also be an opportunity to explore validation methodologies and discuss challenges to their implementation.

A103: Introducing Data Literacy will guide you through the basics of using, managing and interpreting data. The course will focus on examples from education and assessment, but the learning is applicable to all contexts. Courses available: 1 Feb - 4 Apr 2021 | 26 Apr - 27 Jun 2021 | 19 Jul - 19 Sep 2021 | 11 Oct - 12 Dec 2021

A series of three interactive online workshops, designed to fit around your working day. Investigate the quality of your assessments using assessment and item-level data, blending the theory with the practice.

An online seminar exploring the value of using of an online personality assessment tool - to inform pastoral care and mentoring activities during COVID-19 times and beyond.

An interactive workshop, designed to fit around your working day, exploring different approaches to grading and how these can be applied in your own context.

A series of three interactive online workshops, designed to fit around your working day. Develop your understanding of item response theory and learn to apply it to your own context through practical activities.

A104: Psychometrics in Educational Assessment has been designed to guide you through how to analyse assessment data in order to ensure tests are reliable, valid and fair. Courses available: 29 Mar - 30 May 2021 | 21 Jun - 22 Aug 2021 | 13 Sep - 14 Nov 2021

A101: Introducing the Principles of Assessment is a nine week, online course for examiners, assessment writers, professional bodies, teachers, lecturers and those working for exam boards/awarding organisations. Courses available: 5 Apr - 6 Jun 2021 | 28 Jun - 29 Aug 2021 | 20 Sep - 21 Nov 2021

A102: Introducing Assessment Practice has been designed to guide you through the practicalities of producing and delivering assessment, and to describe and explain important related issues. Courses available: 12 Apr - 13 Jun 2021 | 4 Oct - 5 Dec 2021