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Leon Furze Sep 26, 2023

Rethinking Assessment for Generative AI: Orals and discussions

This post is part of a series on rethinking assessment in light of generative AI. The posts draw on research and resources from K-12 and tertiary to suggest ways that educators can design engaging, compelling assessments which shift the narrative away from GAI and "cheating". In a previous post, I talked about the risks associated with trying to "catch" students, such as the ethical issues with detection software, the mistrust created by heavy-handed academic integrity policies, and the […]

https://leonfurze.com/2023/09/27/rethinking-assessment-for-generative-ai-orals-and-discussions/

Leon Furze Oct 3, 2023

Rethinking Assessment for Generative AI: Beyond the Essay

This post is part of a series on rethinking assessment in light of generative AI. The posts draw on research and resources from K-12 and tertiary to suggest ways that educators can design engaging, compelling assessments which shift the narrative away from GAI and "cheating". Click here for the previous post on oral assessments. There are plenty of good reasons to use the essay as a formal piece of assessment. Essays offer an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge in a […]

https://leonfurze.com/2023/10/04/rethinking-assessment-for-generative-ai-beyond-the-essay/

Language Lab Mar 11

How Schools Across Andhra Pradesh Are Improving English with Language Labs.
Discover how schools in Andhra Pradesh are improving student fluency, pronunciation, and confidence using English language lab software.

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Language Lab Mar 11

How Schools Across Andhra Pradesh Are Improving English with Language Labs.
Discover how schools in Andhra Pradesh are improving student fluency, pronunciation, and confidence using English language lab software.

https://englishlab.co.in/blog/language-labs-in-andhra-pradesh-schools

#LanguageLab #EnglishLab #DigitalLanguageLab #ELCSLab #EnglishLanguageLab #CodeandPixels #DigitalTeacher #aictelanguagelabsoftware #EnglishLabPrice #English #ReadingSkills #EnglishSoftware #EnglishLearning #EnglishConversation #SoftSkills #CommunicationSkills

Front Page Mar 7

Expert shares the simple small talk mistake almost everyone makes—and how to fix it

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/simple-small-talk-mistake-fix-ex1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simple-small-talk-mistake-fix-ex1

Kallie Boxell Mar 7

It hits on something I see everywhere right now. People speak with total confidence. They sound like experts. But they skip nuance. They skip curiosity. And they rarely say the most honest words: “I don’t know.”

https://youtube.com/shorts/d9kfHic1xI8?feature=share

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What a true expert actually does

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Front Page Mar 6

Body language expert explains how the winner of ‘The Traitors’ spotted liars and how to do it yourself

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/what-is-baseling-and-how-it-was-used-on-traitors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-baseling-and-how-it-was-used-on-traitors

N-gated Hacker News Mar 6

🔥🔧 "Workers who love 'synergizing paradigms' are bad at their jobs," says article. Because if you need buzzwords to sound competent, maybe it's time to synergize a dictionary with reality. 📚🌐#BuzzwordBingo
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Workers who love ‘synergizing paradigms’ might be bad at their jobs | Cornell Chronicle

Employees who are impressed by vague corporate-speak like “synergistic leadership,” or “growth-hacking paradigms” may struggle with practical decision-making, a new Cornell study into “corporate BS” reveals.

Cornell Chronicle

Neuromatch Mar 4

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Expect live demos, interactive elements, and plenty of memorable examples—plus tools to help you become a more persuasive, effective communicator of your work!

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Climatematch Mar 4