An Agent-based mTest and mAssessment Service Delivery Platform

Within this paper, an InfoStation-based multiagent architecture is presented, which provides the infr astructure to support the delivery of contextualised mobile assessments in the form of mTests, which could be utilised to enhance more traditional localised educational practices or indeed to provide additional tools to support distance learning. The utilisation of a multi-agent system architecture, incorporating the personal mobile devices of learners, is described, building on the work presented in [1-3]. The main architectural components within the system are discussed, detailing the functionality required in delivering effective assessments and feedback to learners. As well as this, the continuing client-side developments, including the current research geared towards the incorporation of HTML5 is detailed. Finally, the system functionality required for effective service management by educators is detailed.