ICT and Assessment Delivery Systems

Audience: Primary Years Programme
Audience: Middle Years Programme
Audience: Diploma Programme
Audience: Research
Audience: General Interest
Session: Block 7: Sunday 11:00 to 12:15, Room: Pacific M

As the IB manages growth and technology continues to advance, the importance of ICT systems in the IB has never been clearer. In this session, the IB Chief Information Officer will share her views on how the IB will utilize new technology to enable growth, particularly in relation to electronic assessment and electronic marking and what impact this will have on our schools and examiners. Participants will have access to a preview of the new "Digital Space" programme as well as ideas for improving and streamlining electronic communication with all IB stakeholders.


Wendy Xerri, Chief Information Officer, International Baccalaureate

Wendy Xerri is the IB Chief Information Officer and oversees systems at the IB Curriculum and Assessment Centre in Cardiff and for the corporate ICT system worldwide. Leading a team of more than 70 staff, she is responsible for the strategic direction of the information systems, ensuring the IB is able to make the best use of technology to deliver its mission. Before joining the IB, Ms Xerri spent 15 years as an IT Manager at the Welsh-language television company Sianel Pedwar Cymru. Her previous employment includes education, manufacturing, and engineering companies. She has an honours degree in Computer Science from the Polytechnic of Wales, Treforest.