{"id":1606,"date":"2020-10-19T10:13:13","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T17:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/etec522\/?p=1606"},"modified":"2020-10-20T23:27:49","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T06:27:49","slug":"a1-eva-analyst-report-computer-based-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/etec522\/2020\/10\/19\/a1-eva-analyst-report-computer-based-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"A1 Analyst Report: Computer-Based Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a language assessor, this is a highly relevant topic, as the language assessment industry has been, and continues to be – significantly impacted by COVID-19. Mass cancellations or rescheduling of tests for doctors, dentists, nurses, CFA’s and general ELL for immigration and academic programs have left many test-takers in limbo, while a creating bottle-neck for tests once they resume – in-person and online. Some educational bodies have responded and adapted to our new normal, but many have not, leaving much chaos and stress in a situation already less than ideal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fortunately for me, all of the tests I assess will be digital as of early 2021 – with the exception of one of the largest global ELL speaking tests which will continue in-person at designated test sites. This transition is an exciting one in that test-takers will no longer have to travel from other parts of Canada to get an opening, and makes the assessment process more efficient – if all goes well. It however, it raises the question of security, reliability, and connectivity. I have not yet started training on the new computer-based testing platform, but I am looking forward to seeing how things will go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an industry and venture opportunity, this e-assessments industry is projected to rebound well along with other tech sectors. But as I mention in my report, with incumbents that have a strong hold on their market share and high costs of entry, the industry seem set to consolidate through acquisitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please feel free to share your thoughts on this EVA Report on Computer- Based Tests<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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