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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 shar...

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...

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 devel...

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? How is technology, particularly AI and digital surveillance, changing as...

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 wha...

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: What is the Conference on Test Security (COTS) and who attends it? What are some of the main themes or trends at this year's conference? How is AI impacting test security, and what are some of the concerns and potential ben...

In this week's episode, I speak to Rob Day about Integrity Advocate, a Canadian-based online proctoring company. We discuss their unique approach to proctoring, which focuses on privacy by design and installation-free technology. Rob explains how Integrity Advocate handles GDPR compliance and privacy concerns, leveraging Canada's strong data protection laws. We also explore their client on...

18th July Test Community Network Weekly Update Exporting to the Middle East & North Africa with Jenny Patrickson, Active IQ In this week's episode, I speak to Jenny Patrickson from Active IQ about their experience exporting from the UK to the Middle East and North Africa following their success with online proctored exams. In my interview with Jenny, we explore: What motivated Active IQ to...

In this week's episode, I discuss the potential for spatial computing to change assessment in the future. In my interview with Neil we explore: What is spatial computing and how is it defined How can spatial computing benefit the assessment space? How does AI intersect with spatial computing, particularly for assessment? I also share details about virtual and in-person events and discount for...

4th July Test Community Network Weekly Update, Testing in Africa with Nigel Gracie In this week's episode, I speak to Nigel Gracie from Harrison Assessments about the Talent Assessment and Potential Growth and Partnerships in Africa In my interview with Nigel, we explore: Potential growth in Africa. Africa's projected share of the global workforce by 2050? Which European countries had a no...

20th June Test Community Network Weekly Update with Chelsea Dowd & Paul Muir In this week's episode, I speak to Chelsea Dowd and Paul Muir about their takeaways from hashtag#eAAconf24 and their predictions for the E-ATP Conference in Berlin. In my interview with Chelsea and Paul we explore: The growth of the EAA (eAssessment Association) conference in London, which was the biggest one yet...

13th June Test Community Network Weekly Update with Krista Pederson from Asia ATP In this week's episode I will be talking about testing in Asia ahead of the final call for papers for the 2024 Asia ATP Conference in November. In my interview with Krista we explored: The upcoming Asia ATP conference in Bangkok this November. The differences in adoption of digital testing across Asia, with some...

Leadership in the AI Transformation of Assessment: Strategies for Success, Innovation & Growth In this informative webinar, a panel of experts discusses the impact of AI on assessment and shares strategies for successful implementation. The panellists include: Steve Connolly , EdTech Strategist and Director of Education Technology at AQA Adarsh Sudhindra , Technologist, Innovator and Entrepren...

In this week's episode, I share insights into events, podcasts, and platforms for those interested in testing and assessment. In addition, I chat with Adarsh about Entrepreneurship ahead of the upcoming leadership webinar on the 6th June entitled: Leadership in the AI Transformation of Assessment: Strategies for Success, Innovation, and Growth Register for the webinar here: ⁠ https://www.testc...

23rd May Test Community Network Weekly Update with Edtech Strategist, Steve Connolly from AQA In this week's episode, I share insights into events, podcasts, and platforms for those interested in testing and assessment. In addition, I chat with Steve about the AI Transformation ahead of the upcoming leadership webinar on the 6th June entitled: Leadership in the AI Transformation of Assessment:...

In this week's episode, I share insights into events, podcasts, and platforms for those interested in testing and assessment. In addition, I chat with Stuart Martin about Micro-Credentials, what they are, and what the future holds. For information and links from this episode please visit: https://www.testcommunity.network Connect with Stuart here: www.georgeangusconsulting.com | https://www.li...

In this week's episode, I share insights into events, podcasts, and platforms for those interested in testing and assessment. In addition, I chat with Dr Mary Richardson from the University College London and the Educational Assessment Group about her free to join online seminar series and her views on the use of technology in national examinations, and how she considers GCSEs to be a huge was...

In this week's episode, I share clips from my chat last week with Dr. Richard Nelson, a clip from the It Depends Podcast, and I chat with Nathan Thompson about the IACAT Conference and his views on the future of adaptive testing. Think adaptive testing is only for the big assessment giants with deep pockets? Think again! Nate shares how new technologies are putting adaptive testing within reac...

In this week's episode, I share insights into events, podcasts, and platforms for those interested in testing and assessment. In addition, I chat with Dr Richard Nelson from the University of Bradford about his work piloting AI for assessment and course development. For information about all the events discussed in the episode go to: ⁠https://www.testcommunity.network/

In this episode, we hear from Chelsea Dowd from QuestionMark and the chair for the 2024 E-ATP Conference in Berlin. For information about all the events discussed in the episode go to: https://www.testcommunity.network/

🎥 Weekly Test Community Network Update 🎥 In this week's video, Tim Burnett shares the latest happenings in the world of assessment and education: 🌟 Upcoming Events: AO Forum (May 1st, UK) - a must-attend for those in education & assessment CEdMA Conference (April 23-24, Atlanta) - customer education management: https://www.testcommunity.network/event-details-public?recordId=rec7kdA9VHPt...

https://www.testcommunity.network/ This week I chatted with Pat Coates from the e-Assessment Association about the upcoming conference in June. Other updates in this episode: Key events: - AO Forum on May 1st in the UK - International E-Assessment Conference and Awards in June 3-day event with national examinations roundtable, AI symposium, keynotes, breakout sessions. Draws diverse attendees from...

https://www.testcommunity.network Rosie Applin joins me today to discuss an exciting event coming soon. Exciting news from the Assessment Network at Cambridge! 🎓📝 Join their hybrid conference, "Assessment Horizons and Assessment Principles: Navigating the Future Together," on April 17th, featuring a stellar lineup of speakers and presentations. 🌟 Key highlights: - Keynote sessions by...

🎙️ New episode alert! 🎙️ Catch the latest weekly update from the Test Community Network. 📣 Highlights: ✅ AO Forum event on May 1st in London 🇬🇧 Insights & updates from regulators Educational policy expert Steve Besley discusses potential government changes Panel discussion with IFATE, Qualification Wales & CCEA Networking opportunity for awarding bodies & EPAOs ✅ New "It Depend...

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