Open Assessment Technologies Testimonials

“We were looking for a solution that could meet the needs of this unique student population. Flexibility that would allow easy customization was critical, because creating assessments accessible to the population we serve requires careful design work and easy adaptability. With TAO, we can customize at a deeper level, such as presenting reading passages in a manageable format and allowing students to navigate through content simply and flexibly. TAO also allows users to print out items if necessary. This degree of customization and flexibility allows us to anticipate the success of students with significant cognitive disabilities. We are pleased to have found a solution that met these challenges.”

“It makes perfect sense to further leverage TAO for the language proficiency exams as it allows multimedia and can potentially eliminate the need for live speakers for the administration of the listening component. It’s the ideal solution to this logistical nightmare. Now that we know that online administration works for us, the plan is to leverage the audio recording Portable Custom Interaction (PCI) feature for the listening component. We look forward to putting the entire Spanish LOTE exam online next year and rolling it out to multiple schools.”