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PR Log - Global Press Release DistributionCollege of Staten Island/CUNY us<strong>in</strong>g OWL Test<strong>in</strong>gSoftwareThe College of Staten Island/CUNY is us<strong>in</strong>g OWL Test<strong>in</strong>g Software for language test<strong>in</strong>g of morethan 800 students.PRLog (Press Release) – Jan 18, 2011 –PITTSBURGH, PA - OWL Test<strong>in</strong>g Software, a premier provider of affordable web-based test<strong>in</strong>g and assessmentsystems, announced today that <strong>the</strong> Department of Modern Languages at <strong>the</strong> College of Staten Island (<strong>CSI</strong>)/CityUniversity of New York (CUNY) is us<strong>in</strong>g OWL Test<strong>in</strong>g Software. The department is us<strong>in</strong>g OWL for oral languagetest<strong>in</strong>g of more than 800 students for all proficiency levels of French, Spanish and Italian. The Department of ModernLanguages plans to expand <strong>the</strong>ir use of <strong>the</strong> language assessment software to <strong>in</strong>clude Mandar<strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>ese and BasicArabic <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>g 2011 semester.The Department of Modern Languages at <strong>the</strong> College of Staten Island/CUNY selected OWL based on <strong>the</strong> software'ssuperior functionality and flexibility <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> three important components of <strong>the</strong> assessment cycle – test build<strong>in</strong>g, testadm<strong>in</strong>istration and test evaluation. Specifically, <strong>the</strong> Department of Modern Languages sited OWL's <strong>in</strong>tegration ofmultimedia <strong>in</strong>to oral tests as critical. Also, <strong>the</strong> ability to design customized exams for different languages and levels ofproficiency was an important contribution to <strong>the</strong>ir choice of OWL. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong> Department of Modern Languageschose OWL for <strong>the</strong> software's many features that help to control assessments <strong>in</strong> a large language- or computer-labenvironment. For example, multiple options for randomization help ensure student <strong>in</strong>tegrity. O<strong>the</strong>r controls, such as<strong>the</strong> ability to time students' responses and control how many times students can see or hear an <strong>in</strong>put for video andaudio questions, fur<strong>the</strong>r facilitate and control test proctor<strong>in</strong>g.The Department of Modern Languages also sited OWL's robust onl<strong>in</strong>e assessment module as a key determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gfactor. With OWL, <strong>the</strong> department can design built-<strong>in</strong> rubrics and apply different rubrics to different parts of an oralexam. Also important is OWL's voice and text feedback system which allows raters to give direct verbal feedback to<strong>the</strong> test taker. This feature both automates and enhances <strong>the</strong> language learn<strong>in</strong>g process.“As a Language Lab Director, one of my top priorities is to f<strong>in</strong>d ways to ga<strong>in</strong> efficiencies and free valuable labresources.” Accord<strong>in</strong>g to Valeria Belmonti, Director of <strong>the</strong> Modern Languages Media Center at <strong>the</strong> College of StatenIsland, “In this regard, it is extremely beneficial to use one platform across multiple languages and levels of learn<strong>in</strong>g.Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g efficiencies are quickly realized by hav<strong>in</strong>g students and professors us<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> same software. By select<strong>in</strong>g aversatile onl<strong>in</strong>e assessment software that is hosted remotely, those efficiencies are fur<strong>the</strong>r amplified.” Ms. Belmonticont<strong>in</strong>ues, “OWL's ability to generate reports makes it easy to record and analyze <strong>the</strong> results of our programs.”“The OWL Host<strong>in</strong>g Team is happy to serve <strong>the</strong> Department of Modern Languages at <strong>the</strong> College of Staten Island of<strong>the</strong> City University of New York.” Chris Dalessandri, OWL Test<strong>in</strong>g Software president and CEO, expla<strong>in</strong>s, “OWLTest<strong>in</strong>g Software's Web-based platform for language assessments is used by organizations around <strong>the</strong> world. Byselect<strong>in</strong>g OWL, The Department of Modern Languages re<strong>in</strong>forces <strong>the</strong> college's goal of provid<strong>in</strong>g a state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art,global classroom for all students.” Mr. Dalessandri cont<strong>in</strong>ues, “We look forward to work<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>CSI</strong>/CUNY'sDepartment of Modern Languages to fur<strong>the</strong>r understand <strong>the</strong> efficiencies that us<strong>in</strong>g OWL contributes to a largelanguage-lab environment.”About OWL Test<strong>in</strong>g SoftwareOWL Test<strong>in</strong>g Software is a lead<strong>in</strong>g provider of test build<strong>in</strong>g software to academia, bus<strong>in</strong>ess, and governmentmarkets. Built as a Web-based solution for test creation, adm<strong>in</strong>istration, and management, OWL Test<strong>in</strong>g Software isunique <strong>in</strong> its ability to create tests for all four communication skills – oral, aural, read<strong>in</strong>g and writ<strong>in</strong>g. OWL is availableas licensed software and as a hosted solution to meet <strong>the</strong> needs of organizations concerned with enhanc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>learn<strong>in</strong>g and assessment process. For more <strong>in</strong>formation, please visit www.owlts.com or call (877) 695-3305.About CUNY/College of Staten IslandThe College of Staten Island (<strong>CSI</strong>) is a senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY), <strong>the</strong> nation’s lead<strong>in</strong>gurban university, offer<strong>in</strong>g master’s, bachelor’s, and associate’s degrees <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> liberal arts, sciences, and professionalstudies to approximately 14,000 students. The 204-acre landscaped campus of <strong>CSI</strong>, <strong>the</strong> largest <strong>in</strong> NYC, is fullyaccessible and conta<strong>in</strong>s an advanced, networked <strong>in</strong>frastructure to support technology-based teach<strong>in</strong>g, learn<strong>in</strong>g, andresearch. Master’s programs at <strong>CSI</strong> <strong>in</strong>clude Biology; Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Management; C<strong>in</strong>ema & Media Studies; ComputerPage 125 of 157
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