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Assessment Tomorrow Conference 21st - 22nd Feb, Malaysia

Manchester, UKLearning NewsNCC Education

The success of the e-Assessment-Question Conference held in London annually has brought about a new international conference called 'Assessment Tomorrow' jointly managed by Broxbourne Solutions and M R Educational Consultants. NCC Education is supporting the launch of the 'Assessment Tomorrow' which is to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 21st and 22nd February 2005.

The new international conference focuses on 21st Century techniques and technologies to measure skills and knowledge. It is aimed at policy and decision makers in Government, Government Agencies, Examination Boards, Educational Institutions and at the suppliers of solutions to the E-Assessment market. There will be speakers from leading UK organisations and local education and training experts, bringing best practise and experience together from the UK and across the South East Asian region. 'Assessment Tomorrow' is also supported by the British Council in Malaysia.

In addition, there will be an informal exhibition for delegates who are interested in viewing some of the latest developments in e-Assessment.

The objectives of 'Assessment Tomorrow' are:

- To consider how computers and IT can help the delivery of qualifications
- To understand e-Assessment, its developments and delivery
- To see best practise from the UK experience
- To review solutions available
- To share experience and best practice
- To facilitate future policy and planning
- To discuss how e-Assessment supports learning

Who Should Attend?

- Awarding Bodies and Assessment Providers
- Senior Managers at Schools, Colleges and Training Providers
- System Providers
- E-Learning Publishers
- Senior Managers from Training & Human Resources
- Central and Regional Government, Education Agencies and Local Authorities
- Education, Training and Qualification Policy Makers

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