Tag: assessment
Do pharmacists explain medicines adequately? Ask students to use data to find out
From science to linguistics, early childhood education to accountancy, students studying these subjects will engage in collecting and using data by examining real-life scenarios – such as comparing the practices of pharmacists in their suburbs.
Why is a leaf green? How to change an assessment to an inquiry
A simple question like 'Why is a leaf green?' is a good basis for an internet search, and can be the starting point for an assignment whereby students write a report distinguishing 'good evidence' and 'poor evidence'.
Digital Assessment in real and virtual worlds
A big week exploring digital assessment in transition, in STEM and in virtual worlds.
In the time of COVID-19: What about the exam?
The replacement of face to face invigilated examinations has been exercising many minds since the start of the COVID19 emergency. What are the options?
Dr Albert Lee on the value of diagnostic assessment quizzes
Albert has a scientific approach to the delivery of MEDI304; a unit that invites students to complete a diagnostic assessment quiz in Week 0. Results of the quiz support student learning and guide the planning of weekly lectures.
Dr Amalie Dyda: Teaching in a research-led manner
Amalie brings world-class research into the Master of Public Health to teach students about foundations and new advances in health informatics.
Get Better at Presentations: A Guide for Students
Our presentation guide was published in 2015 and is still going strong (after updating a couple of links!). Here is a quick intro, written by Lucy Arthur in the original Teche. Almost half of employers rate communication skills as their top hiring...
New ideas for evaluating teams and group work
Attend the Team Evaluation workshop to learn how to enhance the grading of group work in iLearn.
Video based assessment in non-media subjects
Video based assessment is being used in a variety of ways across Macquarie. Check out the summary of this presentation from the Festival of Assessment on the topic.