In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Claire McCauley (Director of Exam Services) and Dr Gwen Caudwell (Director of Assessment Services) from Cambridge University Press and Assessment about the importance of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging in Assessment. Claire is the Director of Exam Services, focusing on test day delivery, operational delivery, and exam security for English language qualifications globally. Gwen is the Director of Assessment Services, responsible for content creation and marking across English language qualifications.

They discuss:

The application of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) principles in global assessment practices

Challenges in implementing EDIB standards across different countries and cultures

The importance of belonging in assessment and its practical implementation

Claire and Gwen share insights on how Cambridge University Press and Assessment is promoting best practice in EDIB. They explain how these principles are applied in test delivery, content creation, and marking processes. The discussion highlights the complexities of maintaining fairness and standardisation across 130 countries whilst respecting local laws and cultural differences.

Key points include the provision of special arrangements for candidates with disabilities, the development of standardised experiences globally, and the incorporation of EDIB principles in assessment content and delivery methods. The conversation also touches on the newer concept of "belonging" in assessments, illustrated by examples such as customisable avatars in digital tests for young learners.

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In this episode, Tim Burnett explores recent technological advancements and their impact on assessment and education. Highlights include:

Upcoming events:

- EATP in Berlin (23-25 October)

- Beyond Multiple Choice Conference (online, week after EATP)

- FAB Conference in Leicester (November)

- Innovations Conference fast pitch deadline (15 November)

AI and technology demonstrations:

- Claude's app creation feature for educational simulations

- Spelling quiz app for children

- Interactive explanations of AI models

- Data visualisation using AI

- Replit for no-code development of web applications

- Voice chat tools using OpenAI API

Useful tools for educators and researchers:

- Notebook LM by Google for research and study guide creation

- AI-generated audio overviews

- Video creation tools like Runway and Midjourney

Ethical concerns:

- Discussion on facial recognition technology combined with AR glasses

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In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Nick Freeman, an experienced professional in assessment systems, technology integration, and transformation. They discuss:

- What does an assessment ecosystem look like for an organisation?

- What are the main business and technical challenges encountered in assessment ecosystems?

- What advice would Nick give to organisations considering new assessment technology, especially those with legacy systems?

Nick shares insights into the complexities of assessment ecosystems, drawing from his extensive experience in supporting and delivering projects across various aspects of assessment and educational technology. He discusses the balance between in-house systems and third-party platforms, emphasising the importance of effective data flow and process delivery. Nick also delves into the technical challenges of system integration, particularly focusing on the critical role of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). The conversation explores the business challenges of managing user expectations when implementing new systems and the importance of involving technical teams early in the decision-making process. Nick offers valuable advice for organisations looking to adopt new assessment technology, particularly those grappling with legacy systems.

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In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Manny Straehle, a psychometrician and expert in competency modelling. They discuss:

What is Manny's professional background and expertise in psychometrics and assessment?

What is Manny currently working on in terms of competency modelling and his upcoming book?

How would Manny explain the concept of competency models to a 6-year-old child?

Manny shares insights into his work as a psychometrician and his passion for competency modelling. He discusses the development of his upcoming book on competency models, explaining how these models can be used across various industries to improve assessment, learning, and organisational performance. Manny also touches on the importance of considering outcomes in competency modelling and how this approach can benefit both individuals and organisations. The conversation explores the concept of skill portability and the potential impact of competency models on the future of learning and assessment.

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In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Justin Cutroni, formally Director, Content & Education at Google

1. How valuable was the certification process in Google's product strategy and customer engagement?

2. How are AI and rapid technological changes impacting the education and certification landscape?

3. What role does community play in learning and certification?

Tim also shares clips from last week's leadership webinar: Exploring the Benefits of a Digital Assessment Transformation for International Testing Programmes.

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In this week's episode I interview MIT Ph.D student Nouran Soliman about her work on the subject of Digital Credentials.

1. What are personhood credentials (PHCs) and what is the background/motivation for this work?

2. How can personhood credentials help prevent AI fraud in assessment?

3. What are the next steps or future directions for personhood credentials?

I also share details of upcoming webinars and clips from the latest Leadership Webinars: Exploring the Benefits of a Digital Assessment Transformation for International Testing Programmes.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/nouran-m-soliman/

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In the latest edition of the Test Community Networks Leadership Webinars, we’ll be exploring international growth opportunities and hearing from CQI about their digital assessment transformation.
Learn directly from awarding, skills and assessment experts who have successfully exported their qualifications or provided pivotal advice across the education industry. Gain invaluable professional development insights that will help you exceed your international growth plans.
Key Highlights:
• Explore the opportunities and challenges of delivering digital assessments in emerging markets.
• Uncover strategies for introducing localised versions of your assessments in new and existing markets.
• Master technological challenges with innovative solutions for diverse infrastructure settings.
• Discover skills gaps, growth opportunities and how to present your awarding business in international markets.
Essential for professionals seeking to:
• Expand certification programmes into emerging markets
• Create inclusive, culturally-sensitive assessment processes
• Harness technology to scale and overcome geographical and cultural barriers
Ideal for: Education innovators and awarding industry leaders exploring emerging markets, Policymakers, L&D specialists, and global professional development trend-watchers.
Seize this opportunity to unlock global growth potential in professional qualifications and skills certification!

In this week's episode, I discuss research into the ethics of digital surveillance and face recognition in HE assessment with research Sarah Grayston.

In this episode we discuss:

What are some of the ethical implications and concerns around the use of remote proctoring and biometric data collection in digital assessments?

Leadership Webinars: Exploring the Benefits of a Digital Assessment Transformation for International Testing Programmes

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Sarah Grayston

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Coded Bias

Stars: Joy BuolamwiniMeredith BroussardCathy O'Neil

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Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence

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In this week's episode I catch up with Bernhard and Stefan from BizExaminer based in Austria.

In this episode we discuss:

1. What does Biz Examiner do and what are its capabilities as a platform?

2. What trends and challenges is Biz Examiner seeing in the assessment and education market, particularly in Austria and German-speaking regions?

3. How is AI impacting the assessment industry and what opportunities does it present, especially in areas like proctoring?

I also share details on a new webinar coming to the Test Community Network sponsored by Excelsoft

Leadership Webinars: Unlocking International Potential - Revolutionising Professional Certification in Global Markets

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfschnabl/

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In this week's episode, I speak to Rachel Schoenig about the upcoming COTS Conference and her views on trends in test security.

In my interview with Rachel, we explore:

I also share details about a new workshop series in August Looking Beyond Assessment and AI innovations that will rock the assessment world. https://www.testcommunity.network/aiworkshop

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