What are Global Rating Scores? In clinical skills or observational assessment, apart from item score sheets, Global Rating Scores (GRS) are used. A GRS reflects the professional opinion of the examiner once they have completed the item score list. This list...
How is Data Analysis used in Educational Decision Making?
“Current data-based methods of analysis and predictive models are insufficient – big data is able to remedy this. ” – Dr. Alexander Lenk Pass/fail decisions by faculty are mostly based on the ability of students to pass or fail prior to (Angoff) or post standard...
Controversies Standard Error of Measurement and Borderline Regression Method in an OSCE Management System
What is the Standard Error of Measurement (SEM)? The Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) indicates the amount of error around the observed score. The observed score, the score we retrieve, store and analyse from an OSCE, is in fact the result of the true score and...
Irish Healthcare Awards 2019: Double Nomination for Qpercom
Industry recognition is always appreciated, particularly in the fast moving arena of technology, and the critical sector of healthcare. We are thrilled to receive two more award nominations in 2019, from the Irish Healthcare Awards. The nominations are for Best Use of...
Qpercom wins Norwegian National Tender
We are delighted to share more good news from Galway in 2019. Qpercom has been awarded a national tender in Norway to deliver Qpercom Observe to higher education institutions. The tender represents the four major universities in Norway; University of Oslo, Norwegian...
Qpercom announced as winner of e-Assessment Award 2019
The e-Assessment Association recently hosted their international award programme, the e-Assessment Awards in London. The association highlights advancements in e-assessment across all sectors and industries. We are thrilled to announce Qpercom was selected as winner...
Best Use of Summative Assessment Nomination Qpercom Observe
We are delighted to report Qpercom Observe, our digital OSCE solution has been nominated for the Best Use of Summative Assessment Award 2019. The International e-Assessment Awards are presented by the e-Assessment Association annually. It is a great honour to be...
Seven Reasons to Store EPAs Digitally
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is changing the delivery and assessment of medical education in healthcare institutions around the world. CBME is outcome-based education, focusing on what is attained in terms of knowledge, skill, behaviour and attitude. This...
Qpercom 10th Birthday Special: €2,008 for 1 year
In December 2018, Qpercom will be 10 years in operation. To celebrate we are offering a product licence for €2,008 for one year. That's a fully supported, unlimited year of product use, for the price of a pilot. If you have been considering moving...