Reports on the development, evaluation and introduction of digital question papers
- Nisbet, P. (2021) SQA Assessment Arrangements and Assistive Technology following Covid-19.
- Nisbet, P. (2020). Assistive technologies to access print resources for students with visual impairment: Implications for accommodations in high stakes assessments. British Journal of Visual Impairment, 38(2), 222–247. https://doi.org/10.1177/0264619619899678 Open access accepted author manuscript: https://www.research.ed.ac.uk/portal/files/135008703/ACCEPT_1.PDF
- 2019 Digital Papers Focus Group Notes
- Digital Question Papers for Candidates who are blind or have severe sight loss Report
- SQA Digital Question Papers 2015 Summary Report
- SQA Digital Question Papers 2014 Summary Report
- SQA Digital Question Papers 2013 Summary Report
- Speech Recognition in National Assessments - Update August 2013
- Accessing SQA Digital Question Papers with Text to Speech Software, May 2013
- SQA Digital Papers 2012 Report
- SQA Digital Papers 2011 Report
- Communication and Assistive Technologies for Candidates with Disabilities in Assessments for National Qualifications at SCQF Levels 3, 4 and 5
- Speech Recognition Software in SQA Assessments
- SQA Digital Papers 2010 Report
- Accessibility of SQA Adapted Digital Question Papers for Candidates with Visual Impairment.
- SQA Adapted Examination Papers in Digital Format: 2008 Report
- SQA Adapted Examination Papers in Digital Format: 2007 Pilot Project Report
- SQA Adapted Examination Papers in Digital Format: Feasibility Study 2005 – 2006: Final Report
- Trial of External Papers in Accessible PDF for Candidates with Additional Support Needs: 2005
Research reports and other articles
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Nisbet, P.D. (2013). Accessing SQA Digital Question Papers with Text to Speech Software. May 2013. Report for Scottish Qualifications Authority. CALL Scotland.
- Nisbet, Paul (2012) Accessible digital assessments for students with disabilities: specification, formats and implementation in schools, Journal of Assistive Technologies, Vol. 6 Iss: 2 pp. 136 – 151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17549451211234984
- Books for All. Connected, Winter 2010-11 p. 27.
- Ranaldi, F. & Nisbet, P.D. (2010) Accessible Text: Guidelines for Good Practice. CALL Scotland, The University of Edinburgh. ISBN 978 1 898042 30 3
- Nisbet, P.D. (2009) SQA Adapted Examination Papers in Digital Format: 2008 Report. Submitted to Scottish Qualifications Authority. February 2009. CALL Centre.
- Douglas, G., McCall, S, Pavey, S., Nisbet, P.D. (2009) Summary report on international systems of exam access for visually impaired pupils. Report for RNIB. Visual Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research (VICTAR), University of Birmingham.
- Nisbet, P.D. (2009) Accessibility of SQA Adapted Digital Question Papers for Candidates with Visual Impairment. Report to Scottish Qualifications Authority. CALL Centre, University of Edinburgh.
- Nisbet, P.D. (2008) Exams on Computer: Results of Trials of SQA Digital Question Papers. Dyslexia Review Summer 2008 Vol. 19 Number 3 pp. 12-18. ISSN 0308 6275.
- Nisbet, P.D. (2008) Scottish Exams on Computer. Dyslexia Contact Vol. 27 No. 3 Sept. 2008. British Dyslexia Association.
- Nisbet, P.D. (2008) The Right Support. Connected 20, Spring 2008.
- Scots students sit digital exams. Ability Magazine 70, Summer 2008. www.abilitymagazine.org.uk ISSN 1352-7665.
- 9.5.08 TES Exam Papers go Digital.
- Adobe Customer Showcase
- The Herald, 12.6.07. Digital Exams.
- Nisbet, P.D. & Aitken, S (2007) Books for All: Accessible Curriculum Materials for Pupils with Additional Support Needs. Report to Scottish Executive Education Department. ISBN 978 0 7559 1535 4
- Nisbet, P., Shearer, N. Balfour, F., Aitken, S. (2006) SQA Adapted Examination Papers in Digital Format: Feasibility Study 2005 – 2006: Final Report. Submitted to Scottish Qualifications Authority. October 2006. CALL Centre.
- Nisbet, P., Aitken, S. and Shearer, N., 2005, Results of a Pilot Trial of Scottish Qualifications Authority Examinations in Accessible Electronic format for Students with Disabilities, Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress ISEC 2005, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, 1st - 4th August 2005, Inclusive Technology Ltd, 1-903618-29-0.
- Nisbet, P.D. (2003) Accessibility of SQA assessments in Portable Document Format. Project report to Scottish Qualifications Authority. CALL Centre, University of Edinburgh.
- Nisbet, P.D. (2003) Implementing SQA Assessments in Electronic Format. Project report to Scottish Qualifications Authority. CALL Centre, University of Edinburgh.
- Nisbet, P.D. (2002) Special Arrangements For Using ICT In SQA Assessments. Project report to Scottish Qualifications Authority. CALL Centre, University of Edinburgh.
