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In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Bradley Emi, CTO of Pangram Labs. Bradley is a Stanford AI researcher who previously worked as an AI scientist at Tesla before co-founding Pangram Labs, a company specialising in AI detection technology. They discuss: - How Pangram Labs' AI detection technology identifies AI-generated content with a remarkably low false positive rate of 0.01%...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Jim Holm, an education technology expert with nearly 30 years of experience who now works at Stukent. They discuss: - How simternships provide students with practical, hands-on experience that bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world job skills - The impressive results of simternships in reducing drop-out rates and increasing stud...

Join me this week to take a look at online and hybrid events taking place over the next week in the Assessment community plus an insight into my interviews with Jim Holm (Simternships) and Bradley Emi (Ai Dection Tools).

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Tom Ashmore, Digital Assessment Designer, and Elliot Spence, Senior Digital Assessment Coordinator at Birmingham City University. They discuss their award-winning hybrid assessment model and initiatives to boost digital literacy amongst students. They discuss: BCU's innovative hybrid assessment model that allows students to choose between on-c...

In this week's episode, the first in our mini-series "Digital Frontiers in Higher Education," Tim Burnett chats with Lesley O'Keeffe, former Registrar at Brunel University London. With over 16 years of experience in higher education, Lesley shares insights from her extensive career in academic registry and student services. They discuss: The evolution of digital examinations in h...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Ben Smith from Gordon Associates. Ben is the chair of the upcoming AO Forum event and works with awarding organisations across the UK. They discuss: 1. The upcoming AO Forum event on 30th April in London, bringing together professionals from the awarding organisation sector 2. Gordon Associates' software solutions for awarding bodies, includin...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Kavitha Ravindran and Rajeshwari Iyer, the founders of sAInaptic. Kavitha brings over 15 years of teaching experience, while Raj offers deep expertise in AI and data science. They discuss: How sAInaptic automates marking and feedback for free text responses, going beyond traditional MCQ assessment The innovative hybrid AI approach combining langua...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Jeremy Carter, CEO of Sentira XR, a virtual reality and artificial intelligence company specialising in healthcare training and assessment simulations. With over 25 years of experience in assessment technology, Jeremy brings valuable insights into the intersection of VR, AI, and medical education. They discuss: The evolution of medical training fr...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Dean Blewitt, Senior Innovation Investments Manager within the Research and Innovation Directorate at NCFE. Dean leads technology testing initiatives in assessment contexts, including the Assessment Innovation Fund and internal Sandbox Pilots at NCFE. They discuss: - The launch of NCFE's Assessment Innovation Fund's seventh window, offerin...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Rosie Applin, Senior Communications Manager, and Simon Child, Head of Assessment Training at the Cambridge Assessment Network. Together they discuss the Network's mission to champion and improve assessment expertise across educational institutions worldwide. They discuss: The upcoming Assessment Horizons Conference (April 29-30), featuring key...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Cassie Li from ATA Online and Conference Secretary for Asia ATP. They discuss: The diverse testing landscape across Asia, from early digital adopters to traditional paper-based systems Japan's surprising position in digital assessment adoption and their upcoming transition to computerised bar exams in 2026 The rise of AI and language learning...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with John Kleeman, an expert in assessment and AI. John is a respected figure in the assessment industry and brings deep expertise in responsible AI implementation in educational testing. They discuss: - Responsible AI in education assessment - exploring how AI can make tests better through improved efficiency, reduced bias, and enhanced evaluation cap...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Steve Dept, founder of cApStAn, a company specialising in linguistic quality assurance and translation of assessments. With 25 years of experience in the field, Steve brings deep expertise in ensuring test item equivalence across languages, regions, and cultures. They discuss: The evolution of AI in translation The challenges of maintaining psychometr...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Matt Wingfield, an independent consultant in the assessment sector and former Chair of the e-Assessment Association. With extensive experience supporting both technology providers and exam awarding bodies, Matt brings valuable insights on technology, best practice and innovation. They discuss: 1. The fascinating history and principles of comparative j...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Paul Edelblut, Vice President of Global Operations at Vantage Labs, a US-based technology provider. They discuss: - The impact and challenges of the European AI Act - Global assessment industry trends observed during Paul's recent world tour - The intersection of ethical AI and content ownership in the assessment industry Paul shares fascinating insig...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Bob Gomersall, a renowned EdTech entrepreneur with 40 years of experience and founder of BTL (now Surpass Assessment), Virtual College, and ADI. They discuss: - Bob's new book about entrepreneurial motivation beyond monetary rewards - Innovation in business and education technology - The future of education with AI and personalised learning Bob shares...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett discusses highlights from the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) conference in Leicester and shares important updates from the assessment sector. - Key changes to the FAB conference format, including separate awards ceremonies coming next year - Major themes around Skills England, regulatory burden, and the evolving nature of AI in assessment - International gr...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Rebecca Conway, Director of Research Innovation at NCFE. Rebecca oversees research work, innovation, and social investments at the organisation, having joined in August. They discuss: - The upcoming Assessment Innovation Fund grants launching in February, partnering with UFI VocTech Trust to support assessment innovation pilots - The major curriculum...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Sarah Sutcliffe, co-founder of ProAssess, a consultancy supporting awarding organisations and end-point assessment organisations in qualification and assessment development. They discuss: - ProAssess's unique training model offering year-long organisational access and monthly drop-in sessions - Current trends in assessment organisations expanding from...

Register for the AI Superpowers Webinar: https://www.linkedin.com/events/aisuperpowersforukawardingorgan7256426953564418049/comments/ In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Dr. Pete Atherton, an Lecturer, author, podcaster, consultant, keynote speaker and EdTech researcher and author who positions himself as an "EdTech double agent." They discuss: The evolution of EdTech and AI in educatio...

In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Chelsea from Learnosity, chair of the 2024 E-ATP Conference in Berlin. They discuss her experiences at the recent E-ATP conference in Berlin and insights into the future of assessment technology. Top 3 discussion points: Donald's keynote on AI in assessment and learning The evolution of certification testing beyond knowledge-based assessment Learnosit...

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 Englis...

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 c...

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 assessme...

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? Man...