{"product_id":"technologyassisted-language-assessment-in-diverse-contexts-lessons-from-the-transition-to-online-testing-during-covid19-9781032117690","title":"Technology-Assisted Language Assessment in Diverse Contexts: Lessons from the Transition to Online Testing during COVID-19","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards online course and assessment delivery, and this collection explores the role of digital technology in language education and assessment. It highlights the challenges and opportunities of technology-assisted L2 assessment, offering lessons and implications for future research and practice. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 252 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 December 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive collection delves into the profound impact of digital technology on language education and assessment during the COVID-19 pandemic. It acknowledges the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic on assessment practices in language education, highlighting the abrupt transition to online assessment strategies. The volume explores the existing shortcomings and unique opportunities offered by technology-assisted language assessment, shedding light on the theoretical and practical considerations surrounding test validity, reliability, ethics, and student experience across various testing contexts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy presenting international case studies showcasing successful digital and computer-assisted proficiency and skills testing, the book addresses key theoretical and practical concerns related to test validity, reliability, ethics, and student experience in diverse testing scenarios. Special emphasis is placed on identifying valuable lessons and implications for future research and practice, while also addressing the complexities of implementing unplanned computer-assisted language assessment during crises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a thoughtful analysis, the collection unpacks the \"lessons learned from COVID and its impact on the acceleration of the shift towards online course and assessment delivery.\" It provides valuable guidelines for navigating assessment in different instructional settings during times of crisis, appealing to scholars, researchers, educators, and faculty with interests in educational measurement, digital education and technology, language assessment, and testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 508g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032117690\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44105065758970,"sku":"9781032117690","price":37.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1675434167777_book.jpg?v=1676014709","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/technologyassisted-language-assessment-in-diverse-contexts-lessons-from-the-transition-to-online-testing-during-covid19-9781032117690","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}