Note: We recorded this conversation in the middle of 2023 but for various reasons I was only able to edit it and get it published now. In this conversation, Ben and I had discuss the assessment process, linking it to broader themes of learning, curriculum design, and student experience. We talk about the centralisation of…
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The one about Rubrics
Alas, as I wrote in my last post, as with other good ideas, there has been some stupidification of this tool. Grant Wiggins Introduction I’ve spent most of my academic career thinking that rubrics are a good thing, as they provide a standardised and structured approach to grading, they can help students understand what is…
1 CommentWhat’s your big takeaway, and how does that connect to what you’re going to be doing in the real world? Stephanie Lancaster (2017) Introduction I’ve been spending quite a bit of time over the past few weeks thinking about simulation as part of a broader clinical education programme and, in particular, the importance of debriefing…
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Remote proctoring tools can’t ensure that students will not cheat. Turnitin won’t make students better writers. The LMS can’t ensure that students will learn. All will, however, ensure that students feel more thoroughly policed. All will ensure that students (and teachers) are more compliant. Jesse Stommel Introduction As universities have incorporated remote assessment as a…
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