Essential Peer Reviewed Update #5

An example of a learning environment that integrates learning analytics is app.certe.id, a platform designed to help university students prepare for English proficiency tests. This platform collaborates with EnglishScore by the British Council. I believe that this promotes the idea that assessment is not merely about results, but an essential part of the learning process.

How Does It Work?

After creating an account, learners receive access to:

• Six free simulation tests that assess English proficiency (listening, reading, grammar) through an adaptive system.
• These simulations can be taken anywhere and anytime, providing students with flexibility to prepare when they feel most ready.
• Each simulation is linked to the EnglishScore app, ensuring alignment with international testing standards.
• After each simulation, students receive detailed visual feedback on their performance, including score breakdowns and skill-level insights.

In addition to the simulations, students are entitled to:

• Four real test attempts where they must activate their camera and microphone, ensuring test integrity and compliance with exam regulations.
• After completing the four official test sessions, students can claim the highest score they achieved as their final result—this gives them multiple chances to improve and present their best performance.

Learning Analytics and Collaborative Features:

• The results dashboard gives students access to performance visualizations across test sections.
• A built-in WhatsApp discussion group enables:
• Interaction between students, admins, and supervisors
• Sharing of test strategies, technical help, and personal experiences
• This feature mirrors the community learning environment described in the “Visualizing Progress” video, creating a social learning space around assessment.

Effects and Impact:

• Encourages self-paced, reflective learning with repeated practice.
• Offers continuous, embedded assessment—supporting the idea in “The Test is Dead. Long Live Assessment!” that instruction and assessment should be integrated.
• Promotes data-informed decision-making by allowing students to track progress and select their best outcome.
• Builds confidence and readiness through real-world test simulations and supportive feedback systems.

Conclusion

The integration of learning analytics into platforms like Certe.id demonstrates how assessment can be seamlessly embedded into the learning process. Instead of treating tests as isolated events, environments like this enable continuous feedback, flexible preparation, and meaningful performance tracking. With simulation tools, real-time analytics, and collaborative support, students are not only assessed—but also empowered to take charge of their learning journey.

As we move forward, the boundary between learning and assessment will continue to blur—until eventually, they become one and the same.

References and Media Links:

1. Certe.id – English Test & Preparation Platform
2. EnglishScore by British Council - https://dashboard.englishscore.com/
3. Kalantzis, M., & Cope, B. (2025). Visualizing Progress [Video]. University of Illinois.
4. Kalantzis, M., & Cope, B. (2025). The Test is Dead. Long Live Assessment! [Video]. Scholar’s MOOC.