Reference List for the presentation by Dr Ann Ooms and Hendrik van der Sluis, Kingston University, at the "Improving Assessment and Feedback Practices in a Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning Environment: Theory and Practice" Event, 19th May 2010 at Kingston University. Part of the "Higher Education Academy : Evidence Based Practice Seminar Series 2010"

1. Improving Assessment and Feedback Practices in a Technology-Enhanced
Teaching and Learning Environment: An Overview of the Literature
Dr Ann Ooms, Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences Kingston University and
St. George’s University of London
Hendrik van der Sluis, Academic Development Centre Kingston University
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