Exploring innovations in assessment with statistical and data analytical software packages - HEA Annual Conference 2017 - Generation TEF: Teaching in the spotlight

Statistical and data analytical software packages have grown in power popularity and usability. However university teaching and assessment practices have generally lagged behind these changes. This workshop aims to give participants the opportunity to develop innovative assessment techniques with two popular software packages: SAS and SPSS including benchmarking and online assessment. The objectives are: 1. To gain practical experience in combining and embedding software skills into academic modules and associated assessments 2. To benchmark skills assessments 3. To explore the feasibility of online assessment 4. To share best practice in incorporating keys software competency skills into taught academic programmes.