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By Eliza.Compton , 15 May, 2024

AI did not disturb assessment – it just made our mistakes visible

If educators don’t understand the learning processes, they also miss the reasons why students cheat, writes Margault Sacré. Here, she offers an approach to motivate and benchmark progress

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 15 May, 2024

How to use 3D scanning technology to create virtual tours for your students

VR tour of the music centre at the Univrsity of Manchester

Here is how the University of Manchester is using 3D scanning technology to create virtual reality platforms that can be used in educational settings

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 15 May, 2024

Six ways to embed an inclusive feminist pedagogy into business education

To challenge the status quo and entrenched biases of business education, we need to implement a feminist pedagogy. Nora Grasselli offers six ways to do so

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 14 May, 2024

Leverage large language models to assess soft skills in lifelong learning

Leadership and critical-thinking skills are difficult to measure. Here, Jonna Lee offers case studies that test the idea of integrating large language models into assessment practices as a feedback tool to empower both students and instructors

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 14 May, 2024

Encourage civic participation by championing free speech

Instead of shying away from the challenges it presents, let’s embrace free speech as an opportunity for learning, growth and the continuous evolution of our academic spaces, writes Shubha HS

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 14 May, 2024

Rather than restrict the use of AI, let’s embrace the challenge it offers

A robot and human hand put two jigsaw puzzle pieces together

Using the AI assessment scale, we can equip students with the skills they’ll need for the future workplace. Mike Perkins and Jasper Roe explain how

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 13 May, 2024

How students’ GenAI skills and reflection affect assignment instructions

The ability to use generative AI is akin to time management or other learning skills that students need practice to master. Here, Vincent Spezzo and Ilya Gokhman offer tips to make sure instructions land equally no matter students’ level of AI experience

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 13 May, 2024

Eleven ways to support international students who use English as a second language

International students holding up flags of their home countries

We must all work to foster a compassionate and encouraging experience for our international student community

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 13 May, 2024

We should be thinking about assessments and AI in a completely different way

A hand reaches for a wooden block displaying "AI"

Let’s embrace the benefits of AI rather than fearing its impact on academic misconduct. Dilshad Sheikh offers her tips on adopting new technology in pedagogy

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 10 May, 2024

How not to land a job in academia

Young man having stressful job interview

Not interested in teaching? Check. No publications? Check. Not keen to offer service? Check. Flip this list of what not to do in applying for jobs for tips to help secure that academic position

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