Computer Assisted Assessment Patterns for Different Target Users: The Case of Multimedia Questionnaires

Abstract

In e-learning, a large diversity of patterns are proposed for different types of target users (e.g. teachers, developers, etc.), although in some cases these potential users are not clearly defined. The context of study in this chapter is focused on Computer Assisted Assessment (CAA) processes. Within the large number of methods to assess learning, the use of eQuestionnaires that make use of technical assessment specifications such as IMS Question and Test Interoperability (QTI) are studied. We analyze how the design, creation and use of question items in a CAA process are structured in stages where different users are involved. According to each user and his/her problem, a specific good practice can be applied. This information can be organized in a pattern. In this chapter, three potential patterns addressed to three different target users who work in the integration of new opportunities on CAA using multimedia Web 2.0 services in an eQuestionnaire are addressed. Each pattern belongs to a different pattern language; however, they are complementary and dependent among them. This chapter includes a preliminary survey study to identify whether the use of patterns can improve the tasks and relations among users in CAA processes. The evaluation results indicate that users recognize the potential use of patterns to support the sharing of good practices.