NEW! ⚡NOW LbE Reporting
The new ⚡|NOW reporting allows a user to view work from the standard that is of a similar standard to their own, as well as work that is of a quality that is a little higher and a little lower.
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Newsletter October 2026
Despite being only a few weeks since our last Newsletter, we have plenty to share in this update, the highlight being the extension of RM Compare | ⚡NOW onto non-mobile devices.
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Stripping Back to the Song: Why RM Compare | ⚡NOW Does Less, on Purpose
When you build a mobile experience for comparative judgement, the temptation is to start with the desktop application and ask: how can we fit everything onto a smaller screen? With RM Compare |⚡NOW, we asked a different question: what does someone need to make a useful comparison, right now?
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New! RM Compare | ⚡NOW - now available on any device
Hot on the heels of the 'mobile first' release of RM Compare | ⚡NOW. we are pleased to make it accessible on any* device.
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RM Compare Newsletter - October 2024
We have a number of 'firsts' in this edition including the announcement of our inaugural symposium, our first venture into podcasts and our shortlisting at the prestigious Learning and Technologies Awards.
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2024 Curriculum and Assessment Symposium for UK Education Leaders
Join Education Assessment expert Victoria Merrick on Tuesday November 26th 2024 at the amazing Amazon UK Head Office for a transformative symposium, exploring the challenges and opportunities in principled curriculum & assessment design for all subject areas.
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Human Expertise Remains Crucial in Educational Assessment: Insights from Recent AI Research
A recent trial conducted by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) found that AI performed significantly worse than humans in summarizing complex documents. At RM Compare, we see these findings not as a setback, but as an opportunity to reinforce our commitment to human-centric assessment solutions.
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Reddit and the Monetary Value of Original Human-Generated Content
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping various industries, the value of human-generated content has become a topic of intense discussion. Reddit's recent valuation and data licensing deals provide fascinating insights into this evolving landscape, offering valuable lessons for educational assessment platforms like RM Compare.
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Supporting research and inquiry
We support a broad range of research projects. Our engagement in each case is context specific however there are some general principles.
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20 Years Later: Rethinking Assessment in the Digital Age
This week marks the 20th anniversary of a seminal paper in educational assessment - "Let's stop marking exams" by Alastair Pollitt, presented at the 2004 IAEA Conference in Philadelphia. As the conference returns to the City of Brotherly Love it's a good time to reflect.
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Understanding Admin Roles
Right now there are just 2 roles available to users in the RM Compare system - Judges and Administrators. This post helps users to understand some of the key features of the Admin role.
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Learning Technologies Award 2024 - Finalist
We are delighted to announce that RM Compare has been shortlisted for this year's Learning Technology Awards in the Most innovative new learning technologies product (UK). The winners will be announced at the Gala Awards evening on December 13th 2024.
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Rediscovering Human Judgement: Disputation in the Age of AI
In our rapidly advancing technological landscape, artificial intelligence is reshaping numerous aspects of education and assessment. However, as we embrace these innovations, it's crucial to remember the value of human judgment and critical thinking.