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Description

TAO® is the only open source, QTI-native item authoring, item banking, and test assembly system available in the EdTech industry, recognized across the globe as the leading assessment platform for education, career, and industry advancement. With over 100 million test deliveries in more than 30 languages worldwide, TAO is designed to support the end-to-end assessment cycle through feature-rich modules for test authoring, rostering, delivery and reporting. The solution can be deployed as-is, modified with new features, and integrated with other tools and administrative systems. Thanks to this modular design principle, TAO users can assemble the functionality they require, and/or build on top of a large set of pre-existing features and functionalities. Unique in the assessment marketplace, OAT also publishes the TAO software under an open license, which guarantees free access to the source code and eliminates expensive software license fees and lock-in to proprietary products. Testing agencies can deploy a system of their own that is based on open TAO components while benefiting from the flexibility to integrate customizations and innovations that meet their needs on their timeline.

Description

Through collaborative efforts, the quality and effectiveness of education systems across the cantons can be significantly enhanced. By developing and executing standardized performance assessments along with a comprehensive set of exercises aimed at competency-based learning and evaluation, the Bildungsraum Nordwestschweiz is positioning itself to establish an educational ecosystem of exceptional caliber. To realize these ambitions, the Institut for Bildungsevaluation, the University of Zurich (IBE), and the Dutch assessment organization Cito have been tasked with outlining the comprehensive requirements for the new educational framework. In this initiative, IBE and Cito identified an extensive range of needs necessary to revamp the educational landscape for Swiss children aged 4 to 13, which ultimately led to the creation of the innovative e-learning platform, Mindsteps. This portal serves as a vital resource, granting both students and educators access to a sophisticated learning environment tailored for assessments of varying significance, thereby fostering a more effective educational experience overall. The implementation of such a system promises to elevate the learning journey and outcomes for countless young learners in the region.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Moodle Yes 
Proctorio Yes 

Integrations

Moodle No 
Proctorio No 

Pricing Details

TAO offers solutions tailored to match the scale of your deployment, ranging from our free, open source edition, TAO Core, to our out-of-the-box cloud-native offerings, TAO Ignite and TAO Pro, to a completely customized solution with TAO Enterprise.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$0.50 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Open Assessment Technologies

Founded

2013

Country

Luxembourg

Website

www.taotesting.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Trifork Learning

Founded

2011

Country

Canada

Website

triforklearning.com

Product Features

Assessment

Certification Management Yes 
Individualized Assessments Yes 
Multi-User Collaboration Yes 
Proctoring Yes 
Scoring Yes 
Skill Testing Yes 
Surveys Yes 
Test / Quiz Creation Yes 

Exam

Assessments Yes 
Automatic Grading Yes 
Certification Yes 
Online Tests Yes 
Paper Tests No 
Question Bank Yes 
Question Branching Yes 
Question Randomizing Yes 
Quizzes Yes 
Results Reporting Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Surveys No 
Time Limits Yes 
User Management Yes 
Weighted Questions Yes 

Online Proctoring

Automated Proctoring Yes 
Biometrics No 
Browser Patrolling Yes 
Candidate Authentication Yes 
Facial Recognition No 
Live Proctoring No 
Real-Time Communication / Chat No 
Real-Time Proctoring Yes 
Recording / Storage No 
Remote Proctoring Yes 
Reporting / Analytics Yes 

Product Features

Assessment

Certification Management Yes 
Individualized Assessments Yes 
Multi-User Collaboration Yes 
Proctoring No 
Scoring Yes 
Skill Testing Yes 
Surveys No 
Test / Quiz Creation Yes 

Exam

Assessments Yes 
Automatic Grading Yes 
Certification Yes 
Online Tests Yes 
Paper Tests No 
Question Bank Yes 
Question Branching Yes 
Question Randomizing Yes 
Quizzes Yes 
Results Reporting Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Surveys No 
Time Limits Yes 
User Management Yes 
Weighted Questions Yes 

Higher Education

Admissions Management No 
Alumni Management No 
Assessment Management Yes 
Curriculum Management Yes 
Faculty / Staff Management Yes 
Financial Aid Management No 
Fundraising Management No 
Housing Management No 
Scheduling Yes 
Student Information / Records Yes 
Student Portal Yes 

K-12

Attendance Tracking Yes 
Classroom Management Yes 
Communication Management Yes 
Curriculum Management Yes 
Enrollment Management Yes 
Financial Management Yes 
Parent Portal No 
Progress Reports Yes 
Skill Testing Yes 
Student Information / Records Yes 

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