Abstract

GARCIA LABORDA, Jesús; GIMENO, Ana  and  SIQUEIRA, Jose Macario de. Experimenting the technological solutions proposed by the PAULEX project to optimise the English language exam in the Spanish University Entrance Examination. ETD [online]. 2011, vol.12, n.03, pp.01-11. ISSN 1676-2592.

This paper deals with the initial experimentation in search of technological solutions for the PAUER-PAULEX platform for the delivery of the University Entrance Examination (PAU) in Spain via the Internet. PAUER is a computer platform used for foreign language assessment that integrates the information and communications technologies (ICT). The platform is one of the main outcomes of the Paulex-Universitas research project of which the main goal is to analyse the feasibility of ICT in the creation, development and rating of the foreign language exam in PAU. The paper presents the results of the field study for which a qualitative approach has been used. 280 students in their last high school year, as well as teachers and researchers, have taken part in this process. The experimentation concludes that the computer-based tests can be a valid alternative to the current pen and paper test despite the constraints encountered.

Keywords : Language Testing; Testing and Learning Platforms; E-Learning; E-Testing; Internet.

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