Charting our students’ assessment workload
byAs detailed in our recent article asking How Much Assessment is Enough?, research across UK research-intensive universities by Tomas & Jessop (2019) suggests that…
Assessment
How Sydney academics are using generative AI this semester in assessments
byOur approach to ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) at the University of Sydney is one of productive and ethical engagement. Whilst recognising…
“It doesn’t test what we want it to” – tweaking online exams to better assess students in pharmacy
byFor graduates working in healthcare, being able to undertake difficult tasks at a moment’s notice in a way that is safe is a core…
Transitioning students from laptop to lab
byTransitioning pharmacy students back to lab-based learning in a pharmaceutical compounding unit Pharmaceutical compounding refers to the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients…
How can I update assessments to deal with ChatGPT and other generative AI?
byThere is a constant stream of news and opinions about ChatGPT, a relatively new generative artificial intelligence (AI) that can produce paragraphs of human-sounding…
How AI can be used meaningfully by teachers and students in 2023
byThere has been a lot of hype over the last few weeks about students using ChatGPT, a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) that can write…
How much assessment is enough?
byWe’re all aware that assessment is a central part of Higher Education. It plays a fundamental part in shaping the experience of how and…
Assessment in 2023
byOne of the most difficult aspects of remote teaching has been assessment. The shift of assessment, including exams, online ensured that students could continue…
Group work – rich, meaningful and transformative learning
byGroup learning is an increasingly popular approach to assessment; it provides opportunities for collaborative and authentic learning experiences. However, it is not without controversy; teachers report…
Work Integrated Learning in the Arts and Social Sciences
byLed by Associate Professor Fiona Martin, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences subcommittee for Work Integrated Learning have been tasked with investigating the…