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University assessment and quality assurance Insight on strategies to improve university assessment for students and educators. Here, academics offer guidance on assessment design, covering formative, summative and diagnostic approaches, authentic assessment and how to give useful feedback. You will also find advice on exam preparation, ungrading, managing GenAI, preventing cheating and upholding academic integrity.
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Should we kill the essay ?
Long - form writing seems to have become a battleground for the showdown between AI and academic integrity . With technology exposing the essay ’ s flaws , Luke Zaphir …
Reshaping assessment to outsmart AI
Adapting common assessment types can not only deter the overuse of AI – and avoid administration overload – but support student learning in a more authentic and …
How to build competency - based assessment into a clinical supervision course
Changes in Singapore ’ s healthcare sector meant health professionals needed extra skills for the workplace . Here ’ s how a clinical supervision certificate …
Poster approaches to embedding real - world learning into coursework
A data visualisation task can support students ’ problem - solving and critical thinking skills as well as give context to themes around sustainability . Here ’ s how to put it into …
How to talk to students about their writing
Verbal feedback can encourage students to think critically and independently about their language learning and improve future work . These tips explain how to …
The power of a 30 - minute meeting
One - to - one coaching sessions with students are an ideal forum to share individualised feedback , advice for academic and professional growth , and ways to build learner self …
How to enhance the accuracy of GenAI models
Generative AI seems to offer ways to provide individualised feedback to large cohorts but can these models be relied on to give students accurate , relevant responses ? Here …
Beyond exam panic : rethinking the purpose of assessments
If students frame assessments in terms of stress , not learning , this raises the question : are universities evaluating students ’ growth or simply their ability to …
Tips for successful asynchronous teaching : supporting students , part two
As the most remote form of teaching , asynchronous courses require well - managed communication so students stay on - board and engaged – and understand all the …
Rethink authentic assessment for the generative AI era
How can we integrate AI into authentic assessment ? Consider inspiring a collaborative spirit , aligning technology with pedagogy and modelling a new mindset for …
THE podcast : the tricky relationship between assessment and learning
Hear three US academic experts discuss what role assessment should play in higher education and how it can be improved
When essay feedback does more harm than good
Tired of asking for more scope , depth and flow with no improvement in students ’ writing ? Maybe the problem is not the students but your feedback
‘ We shouldn ’ t sleepwalk into a “ tech knows best ” approach to university teaching ’
As GenAI is used by almost nine in 10 students , these practical strategies help educators to rethink assessment and integrate AI as a collaborative tool in …
Canva and ChatGPT for feedback and academic support
Don ’ t bore your students with lengthy , written feedback . Here are ways to make it more visually appealing and how to use custom GPTs to offer extra academic support
Assessment or measurement ?
Authentic assessments and measurements serve distinct purposes in understanding student success in higher education . Here ’ s why equating the two can …
Authentic assessment design for computer programming master ’ s courses
A four - step plan for more meaningful assessment that incorporates AI - assisted evaluation , group discussions and presentations
Is authentic assessment leaving some students behind ?
Does a more authentic assessment for some students mean an inauthentic experience for others ? Here ’ s how to address this by adopting a student - focused …
Get students on board with AI for marking and feedback
AI can potentially augment feedback and marking , but we need to trial it first . Here is a blueprint for using enhanced feedback generation systems and gaining trust
Unlocking minority students ’ potential with an asset model approach
How can we tackle the gaps in attainment and outcomes between racialised ethnic minority and white students ? This resource shares best practice based on running …
Improving assessments through industry collaboration
How to build and maintain industry relationships and coordinate effective project - based assessments for MBA students
Three alternative assessments that build managerial skills
Personal development discussions , presentations and peer coaching help build essential communication skills and emotional intelligence . These tips will make them …
Voice , agency and style : what goes missing when AI chats back
We need to teach that imperfect but authentic writing is more valuable than sentences that are polished on the surface , argue three US academics . Here , they share …
How can we assess interdisciplinarity ?
Effectively assessing interdisciplinarity involves encouraging students to ask the right questions and critically evaluating the quality of the knowledge created , …
The evolution of assignments in the age of generative AI
Instead of cracking down on AI use for written assignments , we just need to make our assessment smarter
The power of effective feedback for early - career educators
How can assessors improve educators ’ ability to give feedback that influences students ’ motivation , engagement and achievement ?
The AI genie is out of the bottle – now what ?
Generative AI is here to stay , so let ’ s build AI literacy , incorporate AI into assessment and craft solid policies for its use
Authentic assessment in postgraduate statistics courses
Using anonymous student data for assessment tasks enhances engagement with learning , fosters practical skill development and makes business and economics …
Here are seven AI tools you should be using for your teaching and research
AI can assist with idea generation , data analysis and mind - mapping , among others . Here are some tools that should be on any academic ’ s radar
The case for rewarding hard work in higher education
Taking a cue from copyright ’ s ‘ sweat of the brow ’ , Ian Solway and Shan Wang argue that recognition of effort and resilience should not be lost in a rush to maximise learning …
Proofreading is a life skill – let ’ s treat it like one
Universities shouldn ’ t assume their students know what proofreading is and how to do it . Here ’ s how to create a more inclusive learning environment – by listening to …
Assessing the GenAI process , not the output
A framework for building AI literacy in a literature - review - type assessment
Three ways professional certifications can boost student outcomes
Professional certifications not only align students ’ skills with real - world industry demands but can also lead to unexpected improvements in academic outcomes . …
As students become more ‘ distant ’ , can feedback still hit the mark ?
Whether they are behind a computer screen or behind bars , all students need support with making effective use of feedback – whether or not the process is a two - way street
We have to rethink academic integrity in a ‘ post - plagiarism era ’
What is the future of plagiarism as a concept in the AI age and what are the implications for academic integrity ? This resource seeks to answer these questions , …
Will AI revolutionise marking ?
Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve speed , consistency and detail in feedback for educators grading students ’ assignments , writes Rohim …
Using directional reflection to stimulate students ’ evaluative thinking
Many students struggle to understand and engage with the concepts and practices associated with reflection . This is where directional reflection comes in
‘ Generic prompts give students autonomy and flexibility to expand their ideas ’
Leaving space for students to bring their prior knowledge and experience to a question can help with comprehension in STEM courses
Four ways to use gamification to engage your students in learning
What if learning was as addictive as gaming ? Motivate your students and engage them to learn with these four teaching innovations
We use ChatGPT to give feedback on students ’ abstracts
Teaching students whose first language is not English to write concise abstracts helps them develop their academic writing skills , but providing feedback on them can often …
Portfolio assessment may be the key to deeper learning
Portfolio assessment has proved to be an innovative way to track students ' progress in economics classes , making learning deeper and more meaningful . Here ’ s …
The renaissance of the essay starts here
In the age of AI , has long - form writing in higher education reached a dead end ? Martin Compton and Claire Gordon discuss the unique aspects of the essay and introduce a …
AI as a catalyst for assessment innovation
University educators have an opportunity to rethink their approach to assessment , so that artificial intelligence tools support student learning without compromising …
Using GenAI tools to refine EAP assessment
There are several tools available to help English for academic purposes assess students ’ writing skills . Here is some guidance on how to use a selection of them
Online tests as a method of engagement in higher education
Continuous e - assessment helps students engage with course materials and reduce procrastination , and offers educators benefits such as automated marking
The Goldilocks effect : finding ‘ just right ’ in the AI era
When artificial intelligence is embedded into almost every tool students use , how can university educators find the line between misconduct and ethical use ? A new approach …
How can we help students manage frustration and build resilience ?
Help students not to become discouraged by poor exam results by instilling a growth mindset , helping them plan their time and encouraging self - reflection
Taking trust to the next level in healthcare assessment
When educating health professionals , the role of trust is paramount . Here ’ s how we can link entrustment with student consensus grading and programmatic …
Open dialogue about AI in HE is the way forward
The assumption that instructors hold negative views on the use of any generative AI means that important conversations aren ’ t being had
