Driving change in assessment and feedback

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Episode 10: Driving change in assessment and feedback

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In episode ten of Jisc On Air, Driving change in assessment and feedback Kim Catcheside explores how using technology in assessment and feedback is improving the learning experience for all students as well as contributing to improved graduate employability.

The University of Exeter, Cornwall College and the Institution of Education share their insight into simple ways that existing technology can support learners and improve assessment and feedback to ensure graduates are ready for the workplace.

Moving away from an over reliance on traditional essay writing and freeing up academics to be creative with their course assessment and feedback through using tools such as blogs, podcasts and social networking are just a few of the ways that we can improve learner experience.

Mentioned in the programme

Collaborate project – if you are interested in finding out more about the radial diagram and ‘Top Trumps Cards’ visit the project blog.

Read more debate on authentic assesment as part of the Guardian live text debate with contributions from Richard Osborne, from the Collaborate project.

For further information on JISC’s activity in this area visit

Explore the assesment and feedback pages within The Design Studio a Jisc resource to support improvements in curriculum design and delivery. There are also a selection of assesment and feedback webinars available.

Read more about Jisc’s current work on assesment and feedback as well as Jisc’s previous work on assessment on the Jisc website.

Download our free guide to Effective Assessment in a Digital Age