Authentic assessment in postgraduate statistics coursesUsing anonymous student data for assessment tasks enhances engagement with learning, fosters practical skill development and makes business and economics concepts more memorable Temesgen KifleThe University of Queensland
Assessments that maintain fairness and authenticity without AIIn-person, reflective and analytical tasks require students to apply their learning in real-world ways that AI can’t easily replicate. Here are eight ways to tailor AI-resistant assessmentTemesgen KifleThe University of Queensland
All’s fair in large-class grading When courses have so many students that multiple tutors are required for marking, consistency with assessment grading is a key concern. Here, Temesgen Kifle offers ways to support tutors to give fair grades and feedbackTemesgen KifleThe University of Queensland
What makes an effective microcredential programme?Short, flexible and skills-focused, microcredentials must balance the needs of students and industry. Here are tips on how to develop courses that achieve thisTemesgen KifleThe University of Queensland
Assessment tasks that minimise students’ motivation to cheatAcademic dishonesty occurs for reasons that include students’ fear of missing deadlines, being overwhelmed and lack of language skills. Here are ways to reframe assessment Temesgen KifleThe University of Queensland
Successful group work is all in the selection processFor students, group work can boost learning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but the benefits of collaboration may depend on how teachers put individuals togetherTemesgen Kifle, Suzanne BonnerThe University of Queensland
Three features that will make your Mooc stand outLearning designers and educators should focus on creating value for learners that goes beyond Mooc content. In this article, Temesgen Kifle and Ben Cossalter share innovative features that drive belonging and engagementTemesgen Kifle, Ben CossalterThe University of Queensland
Can online oral exams prevent cheating?Online checking tools often flag non-suspicious behaviour along with suspected academic misconduct. Here, educators share lessons learned from using an online oral exam to check students’ understandingTemesgen Kifle, Anthony JacobsThe University of Queensland
Cut the copying: tips to discourage plagiarismPlagiarism is a growing problem for higher education institutions. Temesgen Kifle and Parvinder Kler share tips for instructors (and students) on how to reduce this form of student academic misconductTemesgen Kifle, Parvinder KlerThe University of Queensland , Griffith University
Tips to make student evaluation fairer for teachers Factors unrelated to an instructor’s ability to enhance student learning can influence student evaluation of teaching. So, Temesgen Kifle shares six fair and effective ways to assess educators’ teaching capabilities Temesgen KifleThe University of Queensland