Transcript CLB - OSA
Canadian Language Benchmarks Online Self-Assessment AGENDA AGENDA • • • • • • • • • • Introductions What is it? Project History Objectives Overview Intended Users Technical Requirements Timelines Promotional Material Test Screen Shots WHAT WHAT • The online tests are task-based, self-assessment instruments based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks • Assesses the two language skill areas of Reading and Listening • The tool assesses English and/or French proficiency on a scale from Benchmark 1 to 9 HISTORY HISTORY • 2004 - Feasibility Study for Online test development • Findings: No computer adaptive testing available for low stakes purpose • Proposed Concept: Web-based, low-stakes language assessment tools based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) • A partnership was formed between The Centre for Education & Training (TCET) and the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB) HISTORY HISTORY • English and French online self-assessments were developed: • The Canadian Language Benchmarks – Online Self-Assessment (CLB-OSA.ca) • Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens – Autoévaluation en Ligne (NCLC-AEL.ca) • First Project involved development and piloting in Canada and Offshore (Japan, China and India) HISTORY HISTORY • Piloting involved testing: • Functionality of test on and offshore • Accessibility, ease of navigation • Clarity of instruction, ease of access to support materials • Delivery/technical requirements • Pilot test results were compiled, report submitted, and test was shelved HISTORY HISTORY • In 2008, awarded the contract implement the CLB-OSA.ca and NCLC-AEL.ca Nationally. • Website and content were adjusted according to the previous project’s report and recommendations • The applications were piloted across Canada and offshore (China, India), and the site was launched live CURRENTLY CURRENTLY The tests are live online and accessible by all To date: • Over 3000 registered users • Contract pilot target 480; piloted to over 1000 • Marketed to over 200 organizations across Canada • Links to Settlement.org, CCLB, Citizenship & Immigration Canada CURRENTLY CURRENTLY 2009 – Awarded a new contract to further develop and implement the assessments Nationally and Internationally until 2011 OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES • Nationally and Internationally implement the tool in English and French • Develop, pilot and implement new forms of the test • Provide information to users regarding: • language proficiency • training/accreditation requirements in Canada OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES • Provide information to: • newcomers, settlement workers, immigration information counsellors, educators, etc. • Evaluation of the usability and effectiveness of the tools and support resources OVERVIEW OVERVIEW • Provides users with access to a proficiency determination tool that is: self administered, easy to use, CLB based, provides immediate results • Provides a general indication of English/French language proficiency • Tests areas of Reading and Listening measured on a scale from Benchmark 1 to 9 • Results provided in a range of three levels (1-2-3; 7-8-9) • Provides links to valuable resources OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Resources Provide: • Information by province about the CLB • Information about language training across Canada • Information about language proficiency level requirements in Canada for immigration, post secondary studies, professional programs, employment, etc. INTENDED USERS • Newcomers and prospective immigrants • Adult learners of English and/or French • in training, educational and workplace centres in Canada and abroad • Instructors and trainers of adult learners of English and/or French in Canada and abroad • Counsellors of prospective immigrants and Newcomers to Canada TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS • To use the online assessment website, computers and Internet browsers should meet the following minimum requirements: • IBM PC or compatible • speakers/headphones • Intel Pentium© III 500 or better • 16 bit video display adapter • Min. Microsoft Windows 98™ • High Speed/Cable Internet • 64 MB RAM • Internet Explorer 5.5 or later • 16 bit sound card • Windows Media Player 7 or later www.languagetest.ca www.testdelangue.ca Click on the Benchmark levels to read a brief description of each Benchmark. Click on the Province/Territory and find out more information about the Canadian Language Benchmarks, assessments offices and other related links. SURVEYS SURVEYS • Demographic data and Feedback from test-takers is presently being collected through on-line surveys through • All data will be compiled and analyzed to further develop and implement the test • A future survey is being developed as part of the application Developed by: Funded by: Contact Info: Gillian Kearns [email protected] or [email protected] Daphné Blouin-Carbonneau [email protected] or [email protected]