Episodes

Paul Eeles discusses innovation in the vocational space, and how the pace of change is being felt much more quickly, suggesting that the further down an organisation innovation can be pushed, the better we are at it. Paul presents a case study of the MOT assessors’ qualification, which after being moved on-screen to meet the needs of the regulator, faced challenges due to assumptions that had been made about the technical capabilities of learners. Paul highlights the disparity between qualificat...

Paul Eeles discusses innovation in the vocational space, and how the pace of change is being felt much more quickly, suggesting that the further down an organisation innovation can be pushed, the better we are at it. Paul presents a case study of the MOT assessors’ qualification, which after being moved on-screen to meet the needs of the regulator, faced challenges due to assumptions that had been made about the technical capabilities of learners. Paul highlights the disparity between qualificat...

Paul Eeles discusses innovation in the vocational space, and how the pace of change is being felt much more quickly, suggesting that the further down an organisation innovation can be pushed, the better we are at it. Paul presents a case study of the MOT assessors’ qualification, which after being moved on-screen to meet the needs of the regulator, faced challenges due to assumptions that had been made about the technical capabilities of learners. Paul highlights the disparity between qualificat...

In this audio version of Gavin's Surpass Conference 2019 presentation, he talks to the Surpass Community about the pioneering work of the Welsh Government and the success of the personalised assessments being undertaken with primary school children in Wales. In this presentation, Gavin gives an overview of the assessments and how this new way of testing has been received. We also learn how this type of assessment provides a learning journey, and how formative feedback gives learners and teachers...

In this audio version of Gavin's Surpass Conference 2019 presentation, he talks to the Surpass Community about the pioneering work of the Welsh Government and the success of the personalised assessments being undertaken with primary school children in Wales. In this presentation, Gavin gives an overview of the assessments and how this new way of testing has been received. We also learn how this type of assessment provides a learning journey, and how formative feedback gives learners and teachers...

In this audio version of Gavin's Surpass Conference 2019 presentation, he talks to the Surpass Community about the pioneering work of the Welsh Government and the success of the personalised assessments being undertaken with primary school children in Wales. In this presentation, Gavin gives an overview of the assessments and how this new way of testing has been received. We also learn how this type of assessment provides a learning journey, and how formative feedback gives learners and teachers...

Janet Legge from the Association of Corporate Treasurers updates the Surpass Community on her organisation’s introduction and ongoing use of BTL’s dual-camera online invigilation service. See the video of Janet's presentation at conference.surpass.com today. Connect with Janet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-legge-51a88446/

Janet Legge from the Association of Corporate Treasurers updates the Surpass Community on her organisation’s introduction and ongoing use of BTL’s dual-camera online invigilation service. See the video of Janet's presentation at conference.surpass.com today. Connect with Janet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-legge-51a88446/

Janet Legge from the Association of Corporate Treasurers updates the Surpass Community on her organisation’s introduction and ongoing use of BTL’s dual-camera online invigilation service. See the video of Janet's presentation at conference.surpass.com today. Connect with Janet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-legge-51a88446/

In this audio version of his presentation at Surpass Conference 2019, Olly Newton, Director of policy and Research at The Edge Foundation delivered the keynote speech at the 2019 Surpass Conference. In his presentation, Olly highlights an increase in skills shortage vacancies and discusses the type of skills that employers today see as having the most value. Olly gives examples of educational institutions at the forefront of change, who are preparing young learners for 21st-century work through ...

In this audio version of his presentation at Surpass Conference 2019, Olly Newton, Director of policy and Research at The Edge Foundation delivered the keynote speech at the 2019 Surpass Conference. In his presentation, Olly highlights an increase in skills shortage vacancies and discusses the type of skills that employers today see as having the most value. Olly gives examples of educational institutions at the forefront of change, who are preparing young learners for 21st-century work through ...

In this audio version of his presentation at Surpass Conference 2019, Olly Newton, Director of policy and Research at The Edge Foundation delivered the keynote speech at the 2019 Surpass Conference. In his presentation, Olly highlights an increase in skills shortage vacancies and discusses the type of skills that employers today see as having the most value. Olly gives examples of educational institutions at the forefront of change, who are preparing young learners for 21st-century work through ...

This audio is taken from a presentation at Surpass Conference 2019, in which Ibi talks to the Surpass Community about best practice for delivering assessments for a global audience. Ibi highlights the importance of considering the impact for different audiences at the very start of the test development process, and how simply re-purposing the same tests for different audiences isn’t always enough. To see the full presentation, visit conference.surpass.com where a video will be available soon. ...

This audio is taken from a presentation at Surpass Conference 2019, in which Ibi talks to the Surpass Community about best practice for delivering assessments for a global audience. Ibi highlights the importance of considering the impact for different audiences at the very start of the test development process, and how simply re-purposing the same tests for different audiences isn’t always enough. To see the full presentation, visit conference.surpass.com where a video will be available soon. ...

This audio is taken from a presentation at Surpass Conference 2019, in which Ibi talks to the Surpass Community about best practice for delivering assessments for a global audience. Ibi highlights the importance of considering the impact for different audiences at the very start of the test development process, and how simply re-purposing the same tests for different audiences isn’t always enough. To see the full presentation, visit conference.surpass.com where a video will be available soon. ...

Surpass 19: Join Tim Burnett and workshop delegates as they discuss the question: How will assessment change over the next 5 years? This year, for the first time, BTL hosted a workshop before the 2019 Surpass Conference exclusively for industry consultants. In this short discussion, recorded at the end of that day, we’re offering you the chance to hear their current thoughts on the future of assessment. In summary: The group discuss whether the pace of technological change means we need to be...

Surpass 19: Join Tim Burnett and workshop delegates as they discuss the question: How will assessment change over the next 5 years? This year, for the first time, BTL hosted a workshop before the 2019 Surpass Conference exclusively for industry consultants. In this short discussion, recorded at the end of that day, we’re offering you the chance to hear their current thoughts on the future of assessment. In summary: The group discuss whether the pace of technological change means we need to be...

Surpass 19: Join Tim Burnett and workshop delegates as they discuss the question: How will assessment change over the next 5 years? This year, for the first time, BTL hosted a workshop before the 2019 Surpass Conference exclusively for industry consultants. In this short discussion, recorded at the end of that day, we’re offering you the chance to hear their current thoughts on the future of assessment. In summary: The group discuss whether the pace of technological change means we need to be...

Janet King from NCFE CACHE talks to Tim Burnett from the Surpass team at BTL following her presentation at the 2019 Surpass Conference in Newcastle. Janet reflects on her presentation which discussed the use of immersive VR headsets with the PregnancyVue app in the teaching and learning of health, child and social care qualifications. "Developed to support our CACHE health, child and social care qualifications, PregnancyVue is an immersive virtual reality (VR) app which allows users to learn ab...

Janet King from NCFE CACHE talks to Tim Burnett from the Surpass team at BTL following her presentation at the 2019 Surpass Conference in Newcastle. Janet reflects on her presentation which discussed the use of immersive VR headsets with the PregnancyVue app in the teaching and learning of health, child and social care qualifications. "Developed to support our CACHE health, child and social care qualifications, PregnancyVue is an immersive virtual reality (VR) app which allows users to learn ab...

Janet King from NCFE CACHE talks to Tim Burnett from the Surpass team at BTL following her presentation at the 2019 Surpass Conference in Newcastle. Janet reflects on her presentation which discussed the use of immersive VR headsets with the PregnancyVue app in the teaching and learning of health, child and social care qualifications. "Developed to support our CACHE health, child and social care qualifications, PregnancyVue is an immersive virtual reality (VR) app which allows users to learn ab...

This podcast is an audio version of the popular 'Surpass Live' webinar. Every person that uses a piece of software potentially does it in a different way. We’re influenced by a number of things in our day-to-day lives, and this can create a conundrum for designers of new products. Gain a fascinating insight into how the User Interface of Surpass is designed to create an intuitive, stress-free experience for item writers, test administrators, and candidates with Lee and Richard from BTL’s Design...

This podcast is an audio version of the popular 'Surpass Live' webinar. Every person that uses a piece of software potentially does it in a different way. We’re influenced by a number of things in our day-to-day lives, and this can create a conundrum for designers of new products. Gain a fascinating insight into how the User Interface of Surpass is designed to create an intuitive, stress-free experience for item writers, test administrators, and candidates with Lee and Richard from BTL’s Design...

This podcast is an audio version of the popular 'Surpass Live' webinar. Every person that uses a piece of software potentially does it in a different way. We’re influenced by a number of things in our day-to-day lives, and this can create a conundrum for designers of new products. Gain a fascinating insight into how the User Interface of Surpass is designed to create an intuitive, stress-free experience for item writers, test administrators, and candidates with Lee and Richard from BTL’s Design...