ChatGPT and the future of university assessment
Artificial intelligence-powered tools like ChatGPT are forcing a much-needed opportunity to reimagine the role of education in the 21st century, says Alex Sims
March 9, 2023
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When is a percentage not a percentage? The problem with HE marking practices
When an assessor awards a percentage to an essay, report or similar piece of work, this is a subjective mark rather than a genuine percentage – and this is deeply problematic
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Cameras on: how to overcome a key challenge in digital courses
Promoting a good relationship between teachers and students is crucial in digital courses. Gabriela EspÃnola Carballo shares tips for encouraging virtual presence in your courses
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THE podcast: how to navigate HE as a woman of colour
To mark International Women’s Day, we spoke with two female academics about their journey through higher education and the biases and assumptions they have overcome
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Can asking for students’ perception of assessment improve fairness?
Clear, fair assignments and grading criteria can improve not only students’ perceptions but also the reputation of the whole university, writes Philipp Sonnleitner
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Listening, learning and responding to disabled students
Lessons from a group of disabled postgraduate researchers on steps that every university and tutor can take to better support disabled students
March 8, 2023 -
Fair approaches to assessment and plagiarism for multilingual learners
By applying principles of universal design for learning, lecturers can develop fairer approaches to assessment and plagiarism for multilingual international students, Andrea Feldman explains
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Those of us with dyspraxia are frequently affected by academic ableism
The actions, inertia and discretion of individual academics can be a key driver of ableism – here’s what you and your institution can do to help, says John Macklin
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Filling the gap between curricula and workplace skills in Asia with microcredentials
Microcredentials can assist graduates and working professionals to meet changing industry demands, but more needs to be done to fill the gap between curricula and in-demand skills
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Steps to decolonise higher education: after yourself, change the curriculum
Opening the curriculum to First Nations’ histories and knowledge is a key part of decolonisation, as lisahunter and Karen Lambert explain in this second part of their series
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Is working from home going to solve your work-life balance problems?
Commitment and good implementation are required from both institutions and individuals to make working from home a success, writes Brenda Lautsch
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Ten steps to recruitment equity for disabled academics
Disabled academics are under-represented across university departments. Becky Alexis-Martin and Jennifer Leigh share 10 strategies to enhance disability inclusion throughout the academic recruitment process
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Increase digital materials access to boost student success
As institutions adopt more variable pathways and modules of study, students increasingly expect the same flexibility when it comes to accessing learning resources
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How universities can support student mental health and well-being
With the link between student well-being and student success well established, institutions are being urged to invest in resources and tailored plans to support the mental health of learners
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10 ways universities can reject ableism
William E. Donald and Larisa Yarovaya outline 10 clear ways universities can tackle ableism to create a sense of belonging for disabled students and staff
March 6, 2023