Trinity College London: Writing at university in the digital age: Aligning institutional expectations with student needs and abilities through effective language assessment

Webinar Info: This webinar presents the findings of a research study exploring the academic writing needs, habits, and abilities of university students in the current digital age. The study gathered and compared insights from 90 international students representing 25 different mother tongue backgrounds and 50 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teachers from 20 universities. Drawing on these perspectives, the presenter will examine how language assessment can and should respond to the evolving needs of both students and institutions. Additionally, the session will illustrate how these findings are reflected in the design of the Trinity ISE Digital - an English language test tailored for university entry - highlighting its innovative approach to meeting contemporary academic challenges. The session will conclude with an open floor for collaborative discussion, inviting participants to share insights and contribute to the dialogue.

Alina Bio:
Alina Reid is a Language Test Developer at Trinity College London. She is a highly qualified ELT professional with extensive background in teaching and teacher training in a variety of educational contexts in Spain, Vietnam and the UK. She holds an MA in Language Testing (Lancaster University), and her interests lie in assessing English for Academic Purposes, authenticity in performance-based testing, and rating scale design.

About Trinity: Trinity College London is a leading international awarding organization specializing in the assessment of communicative and performance skills, including English language qualifications. Our four-skills test ISE Digital assesses candidates’ integrated use of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills – mirroring usage of real-life language in academic environments. To register to accept ISE for admission-purposes, or to learn more, please contact recognition@trinitycollege.com