Spark PLUS - Self and Peer Assessment
SparkPLUS is a software application developed by Dr Keith Willey (UTS:FEIT) that promotes equitable participation in group tasks, a well-known assessment trouble spot. Students rate themselves and their group peers anonymously against a number of criteria relating to the process of group work, producing two factors that can be used to differentially weight a group mark. By helping students recognise their choices about how they participate in groups SparkPLUScan be very effective in promoting more equitable and thoughtful participation in group tasks. This development of students’ understanding of the group work process can improve the experience of group work for students and contributes directly to the development of teamwork skills. SparkPLUS is also a highly effective way to moderate and benchmark marking in subject teams.
Find out more on the SparkPLUS website.
Listen to a presentation outlining Spark's features.
To discuss using SparkPLUS in your subject, or organise an information session for colleagues contact Simon Housego.
