Tomax Digital Assessment - January 2025 Newsletter
Tomax-Think Academy
Empowering Institutions to Enhance Assessment Practices and Confidently Embrace Digital Transformation.
Welcome to Our January Newsletter!
As we accelerate into 2025, we’re excited to continue empowering educators and institutions worldwide with innovative digital assessment solutions. This year is expected to be transformative for education, with advancements in technology offering unprecedented opportunities for accessibility and inclusivity in assessments. Innovative tools and digital platforms are not only making evaluations more efficient and creative but also ensuring that learners of all abilities have equitable access to educational opportunities while maintaining integrity.
In this issue, we introduce our Community Spotlight, explore what’s ahead in 2025, and unveil our latest platform innovations. We’ll also dive into emerging trends in digital assessment, share practical tips to enhance your strategy, and highlight key moments from Bett UK 2025
In This Issue:
1. Community Spotlight
We’re thrilled to introduce Community Spotlight. Each month in this feature of our newsletter, we’ll share insights, perspectives, and highlight success stories from across the education sector. We’ll have contributions from our advisory board, internal experts, and guest writers.
This month, we’re starting with “2025 and the Future of Online Learning in Higher Ed” by our advisory board member, Kate Lindsay. In this thought-provoking piece, Kate explores how higher education institutions are cautiously navigating the evolving landscape of online learning.
Key themes include the integration of AI in teaching, the rise of microcredentials to meet workforce needs, and the importance of ethical, inclusive, and sustainable practices in education. Kate also discusses how financial pressures and global market opportunities are shaping the future of online learning.
Her conclusion is clear: 2025 is a pivotal year for meaningful transformation in higher education. The challenges are real, but so too are the opportunities for innovation and progress.
“Universities, with their trademark cautious pace, may now be lacing up their running shoes to join the race of online learning innovation. But let’s be honest—when it comes to embracing transformation, higher education is more of a marathoner than a sprinter, with occasional detours to debate the route. As we step into 2025 the journey toward a truly reimagined online learning ecosystem is just beginning. It’s not about sweeping overnight changes but rather the cautious first steps of institutions realising that the path ahead requires agility, bold thinking, and may be fewer pit stops for deliberation.”
Read the full article here. Or get in touch with Kate to learn more about Higher Education Partners and how they support universities to develop internal capabilities and capacities for the development and delivery of high-quality, scalable online learning.
Look out for more insights in future editions! If there’s a topic you’d like to see covered, a success story you’d like shared, or you’d like to contribute. Let us know!
2. New Features in TomaxVix
At Tomax, we’re dedicated to providing educators with tools that streamline assessment and enhance learning. In 2025, we’ll be rolling out new features designed to boost efficiency, integrity, and engagement. Additionally, we’ll be launching full versions of several successful MVPs introduced in 2024. Some of these include:
These innovations reflect our commitment to building a platform that evolves with the needs of educational institutions. We continuously gather feedback from our advisory board and industry engagement sessions to ensure our solutions remain relevant and effective.?
We understand the unique needs of each institution and so also offer bespoke developments. If you have a any questions or suggestions, feel free to get in touch.
3. Are you making the most of digital assessments?
Each month, we’ll be sharing tips to help you enhance your assessment strategy and get the most value out of digital assessment tools.?
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Starting or expanding your digital assessment journey?
Finding the right implementation approach can set the foundation for long-term success. That is why we offer flexible solutions to meet each institution's unique goals and challenges.?
Here are three pathways to consider:
Trial
A trial is a quick way to experience our platform firsthand. It allows institutions to test key features - such as Smart Question Banks and Integrity Tools - within a controlled setting. A trial provides a hands-on understanding of how our solutions align with your assessment goals before making a broader investment.
Pilot Program
A pilot program offers a structured approach to introducing digital assessments in selected courses or departments. This method supports institutions in refining workflows, collecting meaningful feedback from educators and students, and gradually expanding digital adoption. Pilots are particularly beneficial when transitioning to new assessment models, such as remote proctoring or hybrid exam formats, ensuring a seamless shift before scaling up.
Full-Scale Deployment
For institutions ready to embrace digital assessment at scale, a full deployment provides educators with comprehensive tools and training to streamline exam management and grading. This approach ensures alignment across departments while allowing flexibility in adoption. Whether implementing fully digital exams or a blended format that includes paper-based assessments, our solutions cater for both. Full-scale deployment creates a cohesive, future-ready assessment framework with long-term benefits.
No matter where you begin, success starts with clear goals, stakeholder collaboration, and a well-defined strategy.
For more tips or to find out more, visit our website or contact our team!
4. Events
"In January our team joined over 35,000 educators and EdTech enthusiasts at Bett UK 2025. It was a special year for Bett celebrating 40 years of driving better education globally.
It was an incredible opportunity to connect with educators and EdTech leaders shaping the future of learning. Highlights included Stephen Fry’s captivating keynote and Rose Luckin’s thought-provoking analogy on AI: 'It’s a stallion, a beautiful beast, but not one to let run loose.'
This was a powerful reminder that while technology can drive innovation, it must always prioritise people—fostering empathy, respecting the social aspects of education, and supporting human connections over sheer efficiency.
At Tomax, we strive to blend technology with human expertise, empowering our partners to deliver education that ensures geographical constraints, personal and professional commitments, and other barriers never stand in the way of individuals pursuing high-quality education.
We left inspired and excited to continue these important conversations. If you couldn’t attend, let us know - we’d love to share our takeaways!"
Simon Bell, VP (Tomax Think Academy)?
Thank You for Being Part of Our Community!
We’re thrilled to support your digital assessment journey. If you have any questions, feedback, or feature requests, feel free to reach out. Stay tuned for next month’s newsletter!
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