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Assessment and Feedback Symposium 2024

A presenter-led event to learn, discuss and share latest practices and pedagogies in assessment and feedback.

Overview

Assessment and feedback are integral components of teaching practice, shaping the learning experiences and outcomes of students across disciplines. As the higher education landscape continues to evolve, it is critical that we adapt our assessment and feedback practices to meet the needs of diverse learners, design assessment and feedback for a digital world, and create authentic assessment tasks which prepare learners for the future.

This presenter-led virtual event will provide teaching and support staff from across the sector with a space to exchange and disseminate new and different ways of thinking about assessment and feedback.

Event information

Date: 5 November 2024

Place: Virtual

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This is a good event to attend as it allows you to really think about what you do, how you do it, and importantly, how it can be improved. It also allows you to speak with others in education about their approach as, by approaching issues collaboratively, everyone gets to benefit from the shared skills and knowledge''

Janet Goddard, Course Leader, University of West London

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Who is facilitating the event?

Vic Stephenson

Senior Consultant - Education
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Advance HE
Vic Stephenson
Vic is a Senior Consultant at Advance HE, designing and delivering support and training on inclusive pedagogy approaches and leading a range of collaborative projects to enhance quality, student experience and outcomes. She has over 25 years of experience in education as a teacher, teacher trainer, academic manager and assessment specialist. Vic’s main interests are in international education, inclusive curricula and assessment design and technology-enhanced learning.

Stuart Norton, PFHEA

Senior Consultant, Education
,
Advance HE
Stuart Norton
Stuart has over 20 years’ experience within higher education with extensive experience in designing and developing strategic, institutional-wide change. In his role as Senior Consultant, Education at Advance HE, he focuses on both thought leadership and providing evidence-based solutions to support institutions, educators and students.

Expert keynote speakers and panellists will join our senior consultants to share the latest thinking and enhancements in Assessment and Feedback.

Speakers

Dr Miriam Firth

Academic Lead for Assessment
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The University of Manchester
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Miriam is the Academic Lead for Assessment at the University of Manchester. She led the QAA Optionality in Assessment project and provides sector support on flexible assessment.

Dr Adam Jeffery

Lecturer in Forensic Geoscience
,
Keele University
Adam Jeffrey
Adam is a lecturer in Forensic Geoscience at Keele University. He has undertaken research with practical applications for the sector on supporting students with autism.

Neil Currant

Senior Lecturer in Teaching, Learning and Digital Education
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University of Bedfordshire
Neil Currant
Neil is a Senior Lecturer in Teaching, Learning and Digital Education at the University of Bedfordshire and co-led the QAA Collaborative Project on Compassionate Assessment.

Neal Geach

Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching
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University of Hertfordshire
Neal Geach
Neal is an Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching at the University of Hertfordshire, and the Academic Lead on technology-enhanced learning and assessment with a particular focus on inclusive assessment.
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Who should attend?

Teaching practitioners, including heads of departments, academic programme leaders and developers, all lecturing staff, professional services staff supporting teaching and learning activities, and learning technologists.

A digital badge award will recognise presenters at this event.

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Event Mobi

Are you ready to make the most of your symposia experience? Our official app, Event Mobi, is your go-to tool for everything you need to know.

Key features of Event Mobi include:

• Personalised Schedule: Create your own itinerary based on your interests and preferences.
• Speaker Profiles: Learn more about our amazing speakers and their sessions.
• Event Map: Navigate the venue with ease using our interactive map.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other attendees and build valuable relationships.
• Latest Updates: Stay informed with real-time announcements and updates.

Setting Up Your Event Mobi Account

1. Download the app: Search for "Event Mobi" in your app store and download it.

2. Creating an account: Before the event, an account will be set up using the email used to register onto the event. An automatic email will be sent to you with instructions on how to set up a password and finish creating your account.

3. Enter your event code: Once you've created your account, you'll be prompted to enter your unique event code. This code was provided to you in your registration confirmation email.

4. Access your event: After entering the code, you'll have access to all the information and features related to the event.

If you have any trouble setting up your account or accessing the app, please don't hesitate to contact our support team at events@advance-he.ac.uk.

New features we’re introducing:

Activity feed:

What Is The Activity Feed?

The Activity Feed provides attendees with a fun and interactive social media-like experience within the event app, fostering open conversations and sharing of images and text in a secure environment.

Group discussions:

What Are Group Discussions?

EventMobi's Group Discussions organises event conversations into channels, creating a hub for networking and sharing knowledge. This feature serves as a gateway to connect with users before and during the event, prolonging its impact.
 

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Our new portfolio for 2024-25 blends high-quality learning and insight-sharing opportunities delivered using a range of innovative techniques and platforms both in person and virtually. If your organisation is an Advance HE member you could benefit from a 25% discount on booking prices across our portfolio.

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Share and celebrate your achievements with digitally recognised learning

For much of our portfolio for 2024-25 the learning of event attendees and programme participants and conference, symposia and colloquia presenters will be digitally recognised.

This makes it easy for you to share and celebrate your achievements by adding them to your email signature or including them in your social profiles including Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Your learning certificates can also be easily verified and downloaded as a pdf.

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Plan your professional development for 2024-25 using our Development Planner

Whether you are looking to enhance your practice, share insights or identify the next step in your professional development, by answering only a few short questions our new Development Planner will guide you to a range of development opportunities that meet your requirements. Try it today.

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