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<DIV><FONT size=2>Dear eLearning Members,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I have developed a multiple choice selftest system
with test and question statistics that also acts as a subject wiki. Students can
add new questions with answers and explanations to the tests. This
collaborative approach enables the tests to grow in size and usefulness as
teaching and learning aids.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Students can acquire new information or refresh their memories
everytime they selftest and they can also see how they are going compared to
others. The software does this by giving an explanation after each
answer is submitted whether the answer is correct or incorrect. It gives scores
at the end of selftesting along with a test average for those questions.
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The system will also proctor examinations and prints
examination results in summary results lists or in a detailed format suitable
for individual Students.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>One of the features of the system, apart from the test
and question statistics, is "knowledge based testing" where a "Don't
Know" option is provided on each question which is worth half a point. This
measure removes most guesses and improves the usefulness of the tests as an
indicator of what Students have actually learnt.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>The test statistics will change as Students acquire more knowledge from
their course materials and also from the tests themselves as the course
progresses. You will be able to see the progress of your Class in the
test's statistics and also measure an individual Student's progress
using examinations.</DIV>
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<DIV>Examinations are created by adding in new questions or selecting
existing questions from tests. By selecting questions of high or low percentage
correct one can create examinations of varying levels of difficulty. To be
useful for examination purposes a question should be answered correctly between
20% and 80% of the time.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The software runs on Windows PCs and LANs but can be
modified to access tests from the internet and email the results if desired.
(Please enquire).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The software is available for download from <A
href="http://www.selftesting.us/">http://www.selftesting.us</A> </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The trial version has a banner at the start of the programs
and displays the Licensee as "Trial Version", apart from these, there are no
differences between a trial version and one with a licence.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The software is suitable for any subject that has identifiable
facts, at least in theory. The software has not been used in the field as
yet.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I am hoping that there may be Members of this list
who would like to trial the software with a view to writing a few
paras about how it works in practice, in return for a licence? (value $250
for a School/Business/Institute)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>If so, please send an email to <A
href="mailto:dfiddler@selftesting.us">dfiddler@selftesting.us</A> outlining
your proposed use for the software along with a promise to provide further
information once you have had experience with the system and I will send you a
licence file for your specified "Licensee: Your School/Business/Institute"
and a licence number.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>(Note: Only 50 licences will be made available under these
terms)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>I am hoping that this software will be of interest and of use to Teachers
and Students of most subjects. The tests/wikis created using it will
hopefully benefit not only current Students but also those that follow.
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<DIV>If you would like to discuss the system further then I would be
very pleased to do so. </DIV>
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<DIV>Thanking you,</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Regards... Derek Fiddler.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>e: <A
href="mailto:dfiddler@selftesting.us">dfiddler@selftesting.us</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>m: 0439 901225 (msg. service)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>p: PO Box 152 | Greensborough VIC
3088</FONT></DIV>
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