If at first you don’t succeed … adoption of iPad marking for high-stakes assessments

Abstract

Large-scale interview and simulation-based assessments such as objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) and multiple mini interviews (MMIs) are logistically complex to administer, generate large volumes of assessment data, and are strong candidates for the adoption of computer-based marking systems. Adoption of new technologies can be challenging, and technical failures, which are relatively commonplace, can delay and/or create resistance to ongoing implementation. This paper reports on the adoption process of an electronic marking system for OSCEs and MMIs following an unsuccessful initial trial. It describes how, after the initial setback, a staged implementation, progressing fro..