When it comes to creating effective and tailored assessment content, you have three main options:
a) do it yourself as subject matter expert
b) use WeCP’s professional services
c) use WeCP’s AI
This guide will help you decide which option is best suited to your needs.
Let's understand the options
1. Do-It-Yourself (DIY):
Subject Matter Expertise Required: This option is for those who have a deep understanding of the subject matter and prefer to create their own content. DIY allows for complete control over the design and content but requires time, effort, and expertise.
Customization: The DIY approach offers the highest level of customization, as you are directly involved in every step of the content creation process.
Time Commitment: While DIY provides flexibility and control, it can be time-consuming, especially if the content is complex or requires intricate details.
2. WeCP Professional Services:
Custom Assessments: Our expert team designs assessments that are tailored to your specific needs. This includes everything from simple multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to complex programming tasks and AI challenges.
Time-Intensive: Professional services are ideal for highly customized content that requires human expertise and creative input. However, this process may take more time compared to automated solutions.
3. WeCP AI:
Automated Content Generation: WeCP AI can quickly generate assessment content, particularly for tasks that are straightforward and have clear right-or-wrong answers, such as MCQs, video questions, and auto-gradable programming tasks.
Efficiency: AI is best suited for creating large volumes of content in a short time. It’s quick, efficient, and cost-effective for tasks that do not require extensive customization or deep subject matter expertise.
Choosing the Right Option Based on Question Type
Refer to the diagram above to understand the time-efficiency trade-off:
MCQs, Video Questions, File Upload Questions:
Best Option: WeCP AI
Why: These question types are easy to automate with AI, allowing you to generate them quickly without the need for extensive customization. These tasks are typically straightforward, making AI a perfect fit.
Time Efficiency: High – Quick to create with AI.
Subjective Questions:
Best Option: WeCP Professional Services
Why: Subjective questions often require nuanced understanding and judgment, which is better handled by human experts. These questions may require bespoke design and careful consideration of various factors.
Time Efficiency: Moderate – Requires human expertise, which takes more time.
Programming Tasks, Dev Projects (Auto-Gradable):
Best Option: Either (depends on complexity)
Why: For standard programming tasks that can be auto-graded, WeCP AI is efficient. However, for complex dev projects that require a unique setup or specialized grading criteria, professional services might be more appropriate.
Time Efficiency: Moderate to High – AI is quick for standard tasks, but more complex projects might need professional services.
AI Tasks (Auto-Gradable):
Best Option: WeCP Professional Services
Why: AI tasks are often complex and require a high degree of customization, which is better suited for professional services. These tasks can be difficult to automate fully with AI and may need expert input to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Time Efficiency: Low – These tasks are more time-consuming and challenging to automate.
Finally,
When deciding between WeCP’s professional services and AI, consider the following:
Scale: If you need to create large volumes of assessments quickly, AI is the way to go. However, if the assessments need to be highly customized or involve complex tasks, professional services might be more suitable.
Customization: For unique and specialized assessments, professional services offer the human touch necessary for high-quality, tailored content. For more standardized content, AI provides a faster, more efficient solution.
Budget and Time: AI solutions are generally more cost-effective and faster, while professional services might require a larger investment in terms of both time and money.
By understanding the strengths of both options, you can make an informed decision that aligns with your specific needs and goals. Whether you choose the efficiency of AI or the tailored expertise of professional services, WeCP is here to support your assessment content creation.