Category: Assessment
From overwhelm to engagement: Using creativity and AI in dense subjects
What happens when overwhelmed anatomy students are asked to make fun videos and use AI for inspiration?
No more ‘fit to sit” for exams: here’s the new conditions for students
A revamped Special Consideration Policy clarifies that only under exceptional circumstances will students be eligible to re-sit an exam.
Digital media assessments within the Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts pioneers digital humanities education through a strong cooperation with Adobe, increasing students' learning experiences while also encouraging novel approaches to storytelling and public engagement.
Authentic Assessment
Tasks representative of the complexity encountered in the discipline and professional practice.
Equipping staff with AI automation skills to streamline marking and feedback
A project in the Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics brings the benefits of AI automated assessment and feedback to the teaching staff who need it most – sessional staff! (But you might like to try it too)
I let students use AI for their essays. Here’s what I learnt.
Whether we're enthusiastic or sceptical about AI, we still need to teach students how to navigate the AI landscape.
Easy tips to support students referencing in 2024
Provide students with consistent advice about referencing with these practical guides.
Programmatic Assessment
A programme of assessment to create a wholistic picture of each student's capabilities throughout their entire learning journey.
Taking the stress out of referencing
Referencing is known to cause anxiety in students - From 2024 the University is adopting a new approach to reduce complexity and confusion.