Technology to Support Qualifications Scotland Digital Assessment Arrangements

Starts 1st October, 2026 • 4-week course • £180 per individual

This four week course is for teachers, Qualifications Scotland coordinators, technical and digital learning leads and senior management who wish to understand how to implement digital assessment arrangements in Qualifications Scotland examinations.

This is a four week course with weekly 1-hour online workshops, delivered by the CALL Scotland team with input from other practitioners.

What you'll get

As well as the live face-to-face sessions, you'll also receive a recording of the meeting (and resources) each week.
Weekly Q&A sessions.
Access to a bank of ideas and ready-made resources.
A CALL Scotland (University of Edinburgh) certificate - issued as evidence of your learning.

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About the course

The online workshops are on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm and are delivered by the CALL Scotland team with input from other practitioners.

Course structure and weekly workshops

Week 1: Introduction to Qualifications Scotland assessment arrangements and the role of assistive technologies as part of these arrangements. Introduction to some of the tools available.
Week 2: The use of digital assessment arrangements to meet pupils’ additional support needs. Subject specific advice.
Week 3: Creating accessible digital prelims and assessments. Planning for digital assessment arrangements.
Week 4: Implementing digital assessment arrangements. The future of online digital assessment.

Course details

Starts 1st October, 2026.
4-week course (Thu 1 Oct - 22 Oct 2026).
4:00pm - 5:00pm (UK time zone).
£180 per individual.

Course tutors

CALL Scotland team member Kirstin Barr will be your course tutor, with input from other practitioners.

How to connect

Our live sessions are delivered using Microsoft Teams and we provide full joining instructions. There are a maximum of 50 participants so everyone can have an interactive collegiate learning experience.

Further questions

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions before signing up: kirstin.barr@ed.ac.uk

Aims of the course

Develop an understanding of digital assessment arrangements and how they can support learners with additional support needs.
Develop expertise with digital assessment arrangements for your specific context.
Develop plans and processes for implementing digital assessment arrangements.

Learning Outcomes

Identify appropriate digital assessment arrangements and assistive technologies to support learners who require assessment arrangements in Qualifications Scotland examinations.
Plan and implement digital assessment arrangements in your school or centre.