Computer‐assisted Assessment: suggested guidelines for an institutional strategy

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Abstract
Institutions are increasingly turning to technology to solve their teaching, learning and assessment problems. The use of computers in student assessment, when compared to their use for teaching is a relatively new development. The experiences gained from the development of computer‐aided learning can inform and progress the use of computer‐assisted assessment (CAA). This paper considers the development of CAA in higher education and proposes that a strategic approach is advantageous to institutions wishing to develop and implement CAA systems. A brief review of the lessons learnt from computer‐aided learning and CAA is provided and the experiences of two institutions are described. Based on this, recommendations are made as to how effective CAA systems can be implemented on an institutional basis.