The assessment of 21st Century (transversal) skills is an active area of research at Learnovate with several past projects investigating the use of self assessment (Skilltrack, Assessmake21) and peer assessment (Feedback, DEVELOP) in schools, higher education and corporate learning environments. More recently we have had the opportunity to take an initial look at the challenges faced in higher and further education and conceptualise potential solutions that address the specific needs of this sector.
Our mobile peer feedback app offers an agile peer feedback process that allows for continuous formative peer assessment of transversal competencies based on near to real time on-the- job performance.
As the maker movement is increasingly adopted into K-12 schools and nonformal makerspaces, students have more opportunities to generate unique, personalized projects and artifacts.
Led by the University of Stockholm, the aim of SkillsMatch is to develop and demonstrate a European-wide assessment and learning, guiding technology which will help users to adapt their skill assets.
Led by Trinity College Dublin, in response to identified training needs, to develop an innovative base curriculum and tool for delivery and further development of that base curriculum through the design and play of a multiple player online role-playing game.
Led by Learnovate at Trinity College Dublin, DEVELOP aims to deliver an adaptive learning environment that dynamically tailors the exploration, comprehension, and planning of learning opportunities and career paths in medium and large companies.
SkillTrack! is a learning application that supports the practice, development and self-assessment of 21st Century or Transversal Skills (e.g. collaboration, communication, creativity, problem-solving) in schools, higher education or the corporate space by bringing together innovative pedagogy and supportive technology.
iLearn is an immersive learning environment designed to develop and assess problem solving and collaboration skills through task-based learning. Problem solving and collaboration have been identified as key 21st century workforce skills but there is uncertainty amongst trainers and educators as to how to leverage technology to develop and assess these complex skills.
