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Although model answers, marking schedules, and rubrics are often used together, they each play a different role in assessment and marking. Let’s look at a simple example. Question (5 marks) Describe a duck to someone who has never seen one. Model Answer A duck is a waterbird with a broad bill, webbed feet, and waterproof feathers. Ducks …
With your marking schedule in place, it’s time to start marking. A well-designed marking schedule should do much of the hard work for you. It provides a consistent guide for awarding marks, helps reduce guesswork, and ensures students are assessed fairly against the learning outcomes. Is the question answered correctly? Check if the student’s answer matches the learning outcome …
A marking schedule outlines how marks are awarded for each question in an exam. It identifies the key points, concepts, or answers that markers should look for when reviewing student responses. Unlike a rubric, which is typically used for assignments, a marking schedule focuses on allocating marks for specific answers. Read more about different marking guides (and the duck test). …
Staring at a blank exam paper can be surprisingly difficult. Before you begin writing questions, it helps to spend some time planning. A little preparation up front can save a lot of rewriting later. A few places to start: Testing the Learning Outcomes By reviewing the learning outcomes first, you can ensure your exam directly …
Strong alignment helps learners understand what is expected, supports fair assessment, and reduces issues during moderation. When GPOs, LOs, and assessments are aligned, learning becomes clearer, more meaningful, and easier to demonstrate. Key Principle: Verb Integrity Alignment starts with one key principle: A learning outcome is valid when the assessment shows clear evidence of the verb in action. If …
What is an Assessment Type? An assessment type is the method used to collect evidence of learning. Assessments are used to show whether learners have achieved the Learning Outcomes (LOs) for a course. Assessment types are suited to various kinds of learning, skills, and levels of complexity. Key points about assessment types: Ask yourself: “Can this assessment …
What are Graduate Profile Outcomes (GPOs)? Graduate Profile Outcomes describe what a learner will know, understand, and be able to do by the time they complete a qualification. Key points about GPOs, they: In simple terms, GPOs answer the question: “What kind of graduate will this qualification produce?” What are Learning Outcomes (LOs)? Learning Outcomes describe what …
Programme design is the process of planning a full course of study so all parts work together. This video explains how good programme design creates a clear learning journey for students, from the first module to the final outcome. Programme design starts with the end in mind. First, decide what a graduate should know, do, …
What is Microsoft Learning Activities? Microsoft Learning Activities is an AI-powered tool in Microsoft 365. It helps lecturers turn learning content into interactive practise. Instead of only reading or watching content, students engage with it through activities such as: Lecturers can use: The AI analyses this content and builds structured activities based on key ideas. …
This tool helps you quickly turn content into interactive practise. It supports revision, catch-up, and extension. It also works well for blended and online learning in Aotearoa. You can: Review and edit Check everything carefully: You can share it through: What is the Benefit? Students can access the activity anytime. This helps them revisit material …
Creating engaging content is easier when students can interact with it. This video shows how to use Microsoft Learning Activities to create interactive learning activities that turn simple content into active learning experiences. Microsoft Learning Activities is an AI-powered tool in Microsoft 365. It allows you to take existing content, such as notes, slides, or …
Editing your podcast is an important step in creating clear and engaging audio. This video shows how to edit podcast audio with Clipchamp using simple tools that help you clean up sound, remove mistakes, and improve flow. Start by opening Clipchamp and creating a new project. Then import your podcast audio file using the Import …
Language changes over time, and each generation develops its own slang. These words are often shaped by culture, trends, and technology. Understanding them can help improve communication with different learners. Slang comparison table Meaning Millennials Generation Z Generation Alpha Something is good Cool, Awesome, Sick, Slay Fire, Slaps, Slay Bussin Funny LOL, Hilarious, LMAO Dead, …
Understanding different generations helps lecturers design learning that works for a wide range of students. Each generation has been shaped by the technology and world they grew up in, which influences how they learn. Below is an overview of each generation. Millennials (born 1981–1996) Millennials grew up during the rise of the internet and digital …
Millennials are a generation who experienced the rise of digital technology during their childhood and teenage years. They grew up as the internet, mobile phones, and social media became part of everyday life and are probably the last generation that remembers life before the internet and social media. Age range Millennials are usually defined as …
