Program level assessment design and the two-lane approach
The University’s ‘two-lane approach’ to assessment, summarised below in Table 1, focuses attention on the legislated need to ensure our graduates have met the…
Rules, access, familiarity, and trust – A practical approach to addressing generative AI in education
TEQSA recently asked all higher education institutions to reflect “meaningfully on the impact of generative AI” on teaching, learning and assessment practices and develop…
Frequently asked questions about the two-lane approach to assessment in the age of AI
The University’s ‘two-lane approach’ to assessment has been well received at the institution, nationally, and internationally. It is a simple model that recognises the…
Running revision sessions
Students place great value in revision sessions that help them check their progress and feel confident, at least informed, about how well they might…
Menus, not traffic lights: A different way to think about AI and assessments
Earlier this year I went on a Disney cruise with my extended family. Seasickness aside, another notable experience was the dining: a sit-down dinner…
Five myths about interactive oral assessments and how to get started
What if there was a way to make assessments more engaging, reduce marking time, enhance academic integrity, and assess unit or course learning outcomes…
Frequently asked questions about generative AI at Sydney
Over the past few weeks, we have held a number of roundtables and open forums with staff across the University around how we can…
Where are we with generative AI as semester 1 starts?
With students streaming back to campus as the Australian university year starts, educators are faced with an incoming cohort with widely variable experience with…
Putting support for students at the centre through early assessment, feedback and personalised communications
Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023 Legislative changes The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023 passed both Houses…
Embracing the future of assessment at the University of Sydney
In an era where generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the educational landscape, Sydney is pioneering a refreshed approach to assessment and feedback. This…