PLaCE Domain: Curriculum and Assessment

Is there a Silent Epidemic of Grade Inflation in HE?

Catch up on what you missed in MQ’s podcast club’s discussion on the silent epidemic of grade inflation. We explored its historical roots, its potential impact on teaching evaluations, and its wider implications on the job market and academic choices.

/ 29 April, 2024
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Authentic Assessment

Tasks representative of the complexity encountered in the discipline and professional practice.

/ 4 March, 2024

The Shape of Cheating to Come (Transforming Assessment webinar)

6 March, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Webinar exploring contract cheating and the potential to detect it at scale.

/ 6 March, 2024

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.

/ 5 February, 2024
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Programmatic Assessment

A programme of assessment to create a wholistic picture of each student's capabilities throughout their entire learning journey.

/ 8 December, 2023

Oral Assessment

Explore different approaches to oral assessment and how to implement it online.

/ 31 October, 2023
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What to do with quizzes now that ChatGPT quickly aces them? Here’s one idea…  

If you have automatically graded quizzes in iLearn, then read on.

/ 22 October, 2023

Teachers beware: The Feedback Sandwich might be off the menu!

Before you craft your next Feedback Sandwich, consider reassessing its ingredients! While the Sandwich method is popular, its effectiveness is under debate.

/ 3 October, 2023
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Assessment Policy Brief: Key changes for 2024

Get ready for consistent submission times, consistent late penalties and timely release of grades.

/ 29 September, 2023