Project Activities
Technology development included the creation of new interface features that enable interoperability with signed video, electronic Braille displays, and writing supports. Research activities included a series of usability studies and large-scale stress testing of the system when the new features were employed. Results from studies with 2,600 students demonstrated the feasibility and validity of the tools as a method to meet the identified access needs of the students being assessed
Structured Abstract
NimbleTools is a universally designed system that delivers educational tests via the Internet or a local CD. The system enables up to 20 different accessibility and accommodation tools to be activated based on a student's need and to monitor the use of these tools during testing.
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Products and publications
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Books
Russell, M. & Airasian, P. W. (2011). Classroom Assessment: Concepts and Applications, 7th Edition. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Russell, M. & Kavanaugh, M. (2011). Assessing Students in the Margins: Challenges, Strategies, and Techniques.
Journal articles
Russell, M., Hoffmann, T., & Higgins, J. (2009). NimbleTools: A universally designed test delivery system. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(2), 6-12.
Additional project information
Intervention: NimbleTools is a universally designed system that delivers educational tests via the Internet or a local CD. The system enables up to 20 different accessibility and accommodation tools to be activated based on a student's need and to monitor the use of these tools during testing.
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