Ilma Nur Chowdhury (AMBS) shows us how she pulls together lecture videos, examples (videos and images), exercises, questions and quizzes in a seamless and interactive manner.
Category: Assessment
Assessed group presentations with VoiceThread
Wendy Wild (AMBS) explains how she used VoiceThread for group assessment, and explores the many benefits and positive feedback received as a result.
Revising Translation Assessment for Online Examinations
James Scorer (SALC) discusses how the COVID pandemic has forced many courses to review their assessment strategy. In this example, in the field of Spanish language, the revised format of the final online exam resulted in an improvement from the previous format.
Summative Assessment: Research Posters through Padlet
In this case study, Alison Zimmer (AMBS) explains how she utilised Padlet for a summative assessment.
Delivering Peer Review Online
In this case study, Miriam Firth & Bobbie Dutton (SEED) explain how they adapted their previously face to face peer assessment task for blended delivery.
Digital timelines and online exhibitions – assessing the aesthetics and politics of Italian Fascism
In this case study, Francesca Billiani (SALC) discusses using digital timelines in her course Aesthetics and Politics of Italian Fascism.
Train Yourself: quiz questions to support learning Latin
In this case study, Alison Sharrock (SALC) and her team developed formative exercises with the aim to tackle high failure rates, and facilitate progression to the more advanced units.
Student Marking exercises
How Becki Bennett (SoSS) regularly uses formative marking exercises to help students improve their understanding and recognition of academically good essays, what is valued and expected in excellent work.
Using Quizzes and Breakout Rooms in Live Sessions
In this video workshop, Dan Rigby (SoSS) explains his approach to live Zoom sessions. This includes demonstration of TurningPoint quizzes, plus practical breakout room tips to ensure that students find them enjoyable and worthwhile.
Summative Quizzes and Continuous Assessment
In this case study, Huw Morgan (AMBS) outlines the case for using Blackboard quizzes for continuous assessment, the use of question pools and randomisation to avoid student collusion in summative assessment, and how this allows students to utilise feedback opportunities.