In my experience, assessment in higher education has traditionally focused on the final product. Students submit an essay, report, presentation, or project, and that completed piece of work becomes the primary basis for evaluation. Yet, anyone who has undertaken a substantial piece of academic work knows that much of the real learning happens long beforeContinue reading “Opening the Black Box: making learning visible through assessment design”
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Rethinking assessment with a mindset of universal design, part 1
I have been meaning to get my UDL (Universal Design for Learning) badge for some time now, but was always too busy or some other priority took its place. Finally, during the summer break of 2026 my UDL badge time has come. While I considered myself familiar with the concepts of inclusivity and digital accessibilityContinue reading “Rethinking assessment with a mindset of universal design, part 1”
From ideation to publication – Spring 2026
As I sit down to reflect on the journey for the research paper co-authored with my fellow PhD alumnus from Lancaster University, Dave Gatrell, I realise that much of my planned reflection has already been reflected on (a bit of a mouthful but here’s the link to save me repeating myself). This reflection therefore focusesContinue reading “From ideation to publication – Spring 2026”
