As we prepare for Semester 1, all FSE staff are asked to ensure that the AI category for each summative assessment is clearly visible to students on Canvas by 14 September, when Semester 1 Canvas pages go live. Students should be able to find the AI category and related guidance in the Assessment and Feedback […]
As we prepare for Semester 1, all FSE academics are asked to review their summative assessments and apply the University AI assessment categories consistently across taught provision. This guidance is intended to support staff in making proportionate, assessment-led decisions about AI use. The starting point should always be the purpose of the assessment and the evidence of […]
For our second edition of Using Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning Practices, we spoke to Cesare Giulio Ardito, Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, and Alison Harvey, Katie Moore, and Dirk Engelberg from the Department of Materials to gather more thoughts on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their teaching and learning practices. […]
It goes without saying that the use of artificial intelligence for educational purposes has become a central topic of conversation in universities across the UK and beyond. The University of Manchester’s new initiative aims to support learning, research and teaching by creating an equitable pedagogical future for all students and staff, recognising the importance and prevalence of these AI tools in […]
Lorna Dawson is the Interim Head of Teaching, Learning and Student Experience for the School of Natural Sciences. Here she provides an update on the developments in assessment and progression following the review in the summer of 2023. I think many colleagues will be familiar with the challenges we encountered regarding Assessment and Progression (A&P), […]
Case Study: How Computer Sciences are using Gradescope to autograde programming assignments.
Gradescope is a tool which enables submission of programming code. This article introduces the Gradescope programming assignment and signposts to useful documentation and sources of support.
Emily Cooksey is an Associate Dean for Student Experience and Graduate Outcomes and a lecturer in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science. Emily talked to Teaching Academy about her experience of running optionality within her assessments. What did you do and why? Optionality is the practise of giving students choice within their assessed work. It is […]
A new feature, Assignment Copy, is now available in Turnitin for all instructors to use.
Tom Rodgers has used a number of approaches to managing peer assessment and group work. In this case study, Tom tells us about his experience with Buddycheck and the benefits of the using Buddycheck.
