King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has promoted outcome-based education (OBE) across all levels of study. This approach emphasizes flexibility in learning design, with courses developed as modular learning units under the Outcome-Based Education Module (OBEM) framework. The objective is to create flexible learning experiences that allow students to develop their abilities through modularized learning pathways. To achieve this educational initiative, KMUTT recognized the need to enhance its academic information system, known as the New Academic Information System (New ACIS), to fully support registration, grading, and academic processing aligned with modular course structures. As a result, the OBEM Grading System—referred to as AVATAR—was developed to integrate with the Learning Environment version B2 (LEB2) and the New ACIS. This enabled the management of learning outcomes, grading, academic status tracking, Buffer Class administration, and reassessment processes. The implementation showed that the system could support OBEM-based grading and processing with 90% accuracy, compared to the 100% target. However, limitations remain, particularly in system integration, real-time data synchronization, and flexibility in updating “In Progress” (I) grades, which may impact students’ academic progress. Recommendations for system improvements include developing a seamless and fully integrated OBEM platform, enhancing risk-tracking functions for at-risk students, and creating a Credit Bank system to store all forms of learning outcomes. These efforts aim to improve administrative efficiency, ensure accurate assessments, and provide timely academic feedback aligned with students' actual learning achievements.

Authors:
Nichapa Ratanaurai, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Methawadee Vijitjaroenwatana, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Surat Chumjit, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Mrs.Nichapa Ratanaurai is currently an academic officer at the Registrar’s Office, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT).

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