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Isn't it about time we started to measure what we treasure?
Isn't it time we started to measure what we treasure? A presentation by members of the Dance Adjudication Newtwork at the recent Symposium laid down a clear challenge - think much more clearly about what you value and then build assessments that encourage rather than discourage value creation.
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Less is More: Adaptive Comparative Judgement and the Future of Assessment
On Monday I travelled to London to attend the regional roadshow for the ongoing DfE Curriculum and Assessment review. I was joined by over 150 others from across the sector to learn more about the review and to offer contributions to the ongoing work.
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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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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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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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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.
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RM Compare Newsletter - September 2024
Back-to-school season is upon us again and we are geared up for another exciting academic year. You can catch us at a number of events with more to be announced soon. If you haven't already done so be sure to sign up for this Newsletter to receive a monthly bulletin containing all of the latest news and information.
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RM Compare and Phys Ed
There's a joke that often circulates among educators: "I wasn't a proper teacher; I was a gym teacher." Surprisingly, this is sometimes used in a self-deprecating manner by PE teachers themselves. As a former PE teacher with over 20 years of experience, I can attest to the truth behind this jest. But why does this perception exist?