Category Archives: Assessment

Tips for teaching online

Posted on August 26, 2020 by

Before you teach Creating your teaching materials consider pre-recording short, weekly introductions as video or audio podcasts so students can access them when convenient (if you have at GTA, get them to help you create, edit and upload these) include … Continue reading →

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Inclusive assessment example 3: sensitive to criticism

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

Lynn Winfield is a very sensitive student who has a history of reacting badly to criticism. The last time she was given a low mark there was a temper tantrum, tears and threats of filing a complaint. For the current … Continue reading →

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Inclusive assessment example 2: low confidence

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

Tracey Dillon really lacks confidence and this prevents her taking risks. The trouble is, you’ve found that if you tell her this it only makes her even less confident and more reluctant to take the kind of risks which she … Continue reading →

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Writing aims, learning outcomes, and assessment criteria

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

Curriculum design expert Nicholas Houghton explains how to approach writing these core aspects of a curriculum. Writing aims, learning outcome and assessment criteria can seem onerous. However, it’s well worth spending time to get them as you want them. Once … Continue reading →

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Nicholas’ teaching tips #4 and #5

Posted on November 21, 2018 by

A double helping of teaching tips this week from Dr. H – here they are: If a learner has an unfamiliar ‘non-UK’ name, it is important to pronounce it as well as possible (rather than mess it up, or avoid … Continue reading →

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Peer assessment ideas

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

When students first arrive at university they are usually highly dependent on the direction and feedback provided by their tutors. But as they move through their degree, it is vital that they are able to critically reflect on both their … Continue reading →

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What are the pedagogical benefits of video blogging?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

    Video is everywhere The use of video as an instructional tool in Higher Education is on the increase. The widespread availability of affordable technology has dramatically increased consumer access to digital cameras, smartphones and tablets. Alongside this, the … Continue reading →

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Marking Online video

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

Following the recent Marking Online webinar om the Centre for Digital Scholarship, the following video provides the edited highlights and provides an introduction to marking online at UCA. The video is also available on the Online Submission and Feedback page. … Continue reading →

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Two interesting events from Policy-UK

Posted on September 17, 2015 by

The Policy-UK centre is putting on two interesting events in October and November: The Future of Art, Craft and Design Education in Schools 21st Century Assessment: A Way Ahead for High-Stakes Testing and e-Assessment in Schools Although these discussions are … Continue reading →

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