Assessment and feedback

AI and Assessment and Feedback workshops

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We’re looking forward to seeing colleagues at our FLIE workshops next week on the theme of assessment and feedback with a focus on AI (artificial intelligence). Workshops will be hybrid so you can choose to attend online or in person. Use the links in the table to book your place via Eventbrite. Theme  Date and… Read more » about AI and Assessment and Feedback workshops

AI and Assessment and Feedback – upcoming workshops

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The following FLIE events are now available to book. Workshops will be hybrid so you can choose to attend online or in person. Use the links in the table to book your place via Eventbrite. Theme  Date and Time  Content  Preparing for Artificial Intelligence in Assessment and Feedback design: Revert, outrun, or embrace     12th… Read more » about AI and Assessment and Feedback – upcoming workshops

Viewing ‘Draft’ assignment marks on Brightspace

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We have had an ongoing issue where Turnitin assignment marks are not being displayed on the assignment pages in Brightspace that list student submissions and instead it just shows ‘refreshing…’ This makes it difficult to keep track of what has been marked and what marks have been awarded prior to mark release. This has been raised… Read more » about Viewing ‘Draft’ assignment marks on Brightspace

TEL Good Practice Guides – uGrade

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We’ve been talking to colleagues at BU who are using digital tools in their teaching and have put together some updated guidance to share their good practice. In this blog, we’re focusing on uGrade. Our Good Practice guide to using uGrade includes top tips, announcement text and example assessments provided by academic members of staff… Read more » about TEL Good Practice Guides – uGrade

Setting up your ‘My Unit Feedback’ survey

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My Unit Feedback is a unit survey run at all levels (0, 4 , 5, 6 and 7) and replaces the MUSE survey. It will ask students about their learning experience on each of their units. The feedback received helps you to further build on your areas of good practice and identify any areas for… Read more » about Setting up your ‘My Unit Feedback’ survey

FLIE Events now available to book on Eventbrite

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The following FLIE events are now available to book. Workshops will be hybrid so you can choose to attend online or in person. Use the links in the table to book your place via Eventbrite. Theme  Date and Time  Content  Assessment and Feedback: Revert, outrun, or embrace     12th June   1000 to 1200  FG04  At… Read more » about FLIE Events now available to book on Eventbrite

Using Awards in Brightspace – Drop-in Session

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Have you thought about using online awards in Brightspace? Are digital badges something you would like to trial with your students this academic year? Why use online badges or certificates in Brightspace? Online awards don’t contribute to formal grades but can be used to reward student achievements that encourage the work ethic you want to… Read more » about Using Awards in Brightspace – Drop-in Session

uGrade for student self and peer assessment

A common concern of students working on group assessments is being assigned one mark for all members, regardless of the individual levels of contribution. By using uGrade, students can peer assess each member of the group’s contribution to the group work and then each student receives an adjusted mark which reflects that contribution rating. What… Read more » about uGrade for student self and peer assessment

Reviewing assessment and feedback practices – resources

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As educators and innovators, we are always looking for new and interesting ways of harnessing pedagogically sound technologies to support our assessment and feedback activities.  Reviewing the methods in which you assess your students can help to keep your unit delivery fresh and engaging, rewarding both yourself and your students with an enriched teaching and… Read more » about Reviewing assessment and feedback practices – resources

Issue: Turnitin voice comments and ‘refreshing’ mark

We are currently aware of two issues affecting marking and feedback with Turnitin assignments. Both of these issues are currently being investigated by the software providers with an aim to get fixes in place as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Voice comments must be recorded using Firefox or Safari browsers Issue… Read more » about Issue: Turnitin voice comments and ‘refreshing’ mark