Which Assessment Tool?
Summary
An overview of the various assessment tools and platforms available and situations where they are best used.
Once you've selected an appropriate tool, select the relevant guide in the navigation.
Options for official formative assessment tasks and informal knowledge checks.
| Tool | Useful for | Anonymity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnitin Feedback Studio (TFS) | Text or audio feedback, peer assessment | Anonymous or non-anonymous | Untick ‘add to TII' box during set up |
| Ultra Assignment | Marking & feedback, individual or group submissions | Non-anonymous | |
| Ultra Test | Knowledge checks, immediate feedback through automarking, practice tests | Non-anonymous | Can upload/import questions |
| Ultra Journal | Reflective practice, documenting development | Non-anonymous | Currently no group Journal option |
| Ultra Discussion | Critical discussion skills, peer support skills, student-created content | Non-anonymous | Can log completion in Gradebook |
| Padlet pinboards | Discussion & peer support, student-created content, group projects | Non-anonymous | Can embed in Learn Ultra VLE |
| Google Docs | Informal feedback, peer assessment | Non-anonymous | Consider sharing settings carefully |
| Panopto Multimedia Submission | Large video/audio submissions, media editing skills, presentation/performance recordings (non-sACT) | Non-anonymous | School of ACT: use existing shared drive methodology |
| Deposit | Large file submissions | Non-anonymous, can be anonymous if managed by admin | Doesn't integrate directly with Learn Ultra VLE, supported by ITSO |
Summative assessments are generally set up by departmental admin staff. Consult within your department as needed.
| Tool | Useful for | Anonymity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnitin Feedback Studio (TFS) | Main tool for marking & feedback (replaces Anonymous Assignment tool) | Anonymous or non-anonymous | Must be set up by an admin |
| Ultra Assignment | Marking & feedback, individual or group submissions | Non-anonymous | |
| Ultra Test | Robust exams with various question types, remote or on-campus exams | Anonymous or non-anonymous | Required: contact us for set-up consultation |
| Ultra Journal | Reflective practice, documenting development | Non-anonymous | Currently no group Journal option |
| Ultra Discussion | Critical discussion skills | Non-anonymous | |
| Panopto Multimedia Submission | Large video/audio submissions, media editing skills, presentation/performance recordings (non-sACT) | Non-anonymous | School of ACT: use existing shared drive methodology |
| Deposit | Large file submissions | Non-anonymous, can be anonymous if managed by admin | Doesn't integrate directly with Learn Ultra VLE, supported by ITSO |
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