--- title: eAA October Newsletter --- Latest Industry News from the eAA | View in browser Newsletter Issue number 8 October 2025 We’re delighted to share a wealth of updates with you this month. First and foremost, we are pleased to officially welcome our new directors to the eAA Board – bringing fresh insight, energy, and expertise to help guide our work.   This November, we’re proud to present our reformatted 'Beyond Multiple Choice 2025' online event series – featuring a gathering of international thought leaders who will challenge assumptions and explore new horizons in assessment (find out more here)   There’s also plenty happening across the Association: our Board of Directors will meet in-person for our annual Strategy Day in October, submissions for the 2025 eAA Awards will be opening very soon, and planning for our 2026 Conference is already well underway. And that’s not all – we’ll also have a very special announcement to share towards the end of the year… so watch this space (and especially our website)!   The eAA Operations Team eAA News The e-Assessment Association welcomes new Board Directors as we look to the future The e-Assessment Association (eAA), the international membership body advancing digital assessment in education and the workplace, is pleased to announce the appointment of new Directors to its Board.   The Board plays a pivotal role in shaping the eAA’s strategic direction, driving thought leadership and collaboration across the global assessment community.   The newly elected and appointed Board Directors are:   Adam Foley Head of Digital Innovation  Surpass Assessment Dr Jennifer Hove Director Data and Reporting at Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO)  Toronto Louella Morton Co-CEO  TestReach Stuart Shaw Honorary Associate Professor Institute of Education University College London The eAA would also like to express our gratitude to our outgoing Board members, Tim Burnett, Rajeev Menon, Romana Moss, Paul Muir and Viral Shah for their commitment and service. Their contributions have helped shape the eAA’s growth, from the expansion of the International e-Assessment Conference & Awards, to the establishment of Special Interest Groups and the eAA’s growing role in shaping global conversations on policy, AI, and digital credentials. Read more Guidance and Advice How much trust is left in online testing? In this article from Talview, discover why traditional proctoring is failing, how AI is rewriting the rules, and the future of exam integrity you didn’t see coming 7 Essential Steps to Restart Your AI Roadmap This October. Back from summer holidays and ready to tackle AI? Read Excelsoft's guide to get your organisation's artificial intelligence strategy back on track for the autumn term. Global Changes and Opportunities: Prometric's Guide for Expanding Assessment Programs Internationally   Behind the Cirrus Service Desk: Practical Advice for Everyday Success from Cirrus Where Educators Can Find High-Quality Open Educational Resources: Teaching resources shouldn’t come with barriers. Open Assessment Technologies will help you find the right resources. Blogs Why is Digital Testing Sustainable? The most straightforward answer is that digital exams do not use paper, which saves vast amounts of paper. Education Specialist Lobke Spruijt  explains more here From EdTech to PedTech: Rethinking assessment How can schools harness technology to empower teachers, personalize learning, and uphold ethical standards in education?  International Standards for Delivering Technology-based Assessments. The latest blog from Vretta's Vali Huseyn  eAA Industry News Visit the eAA Industry News page for the latest updates on global digital assessment news. Copyright © 2025 e-Assessment Association, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a member the of e-Assessment Association, have attended or booked to attend an e-Assessment Association event or have opted in to receive emails via our websites. e-Assessment Association, Registered Office address c/o AlphaPlus, c/o AQA Education Ltd Devas Street, Manchester, United Kingdom M15 6EX Unsubscribe Manage preferences | | --- |