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Where have digital exams come from? Offline on-screen high-stakes, invigilated delivery has been with us since mid 90s. Great article on pioneers in IT and financial exams. FYI - same 90s infrastructure to be used from 2025 for England's school exams. techmonitor.ai/hardware/compu…

"But we don't have enough computers or space!" Digital exams in UK schools: a 20 yr policy on 30 yr infrastructure - getting help, readiness, and solutions. geoffchapman.com/post/but-we-do…

Latest update to preparing schools for GCSE digital exams: 1Gbps symmetrical internet connection (same d/l & u/l) Back-up connection. On-site servers with 30min uninterruptible power supply. Good luck getting a symmetrical connection from BT! gov.uk/guidance/meeti…

Bath University makes students resit exam after giving answers bbc.in/3tZHH6f

"Accidentally printed the answers on one of their exams." I went to a conference at Bath U in 2019 on their digital exam deployment. Here we are 5 years later, and the paper malady lingers on.

Truly amazing Worth a visit as a tourist Andrew Noakes

In Bordeaux to examine an oenology PhD on the effects of climate change on red Bordeaux wine aromas, comparing Bordeaux blends with Greek varietal wines like Mavro and Xinomarvro. So of course we try them at the examiners dinner

They should hire him, not waste everybody's time on an ineffective oldsters training course.

What's the latest payment rates for examiner marking? Has it changed (up or down) in the last 5 years? Or is still derisory? #exams

NEET: Why an exam has sparked national outrage in India - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Yesterday I received one of the highest and most ancient honors in London, the Freedom of the City. But the celebration soured into an experience of indignity when upon arriving, I found that there was no ramp for me to access the stage. 🧵

Exam marking pay rates are decreasing yearly. I used to manage equivalent of £15 - £25/ hr ten years ago. Now though, why bother?

And how "unfair and ineffective" are Ofqual's ridiculous single symbol judgements of GCSE, AS and A level students, especially since they are only "reliable to one grade either way"? Melissa Benn Fiona Millar Warwick Mansell Poppy Wood Laura McInerney @dutaut Gavin O'Meara

What happens when the dung beetles go on strike and there’s no one to clean up all the monkey poop? It’s paperback publication day for THE POO THAT GREW, a poopy eco-tale written by me and illustrated by the brilliant @EastyNick. 🪲💩 🙉 #picturebooks #insects #minibeast

Become an ESOL Examination Marker! 📝 Are you a language expert with a keen eye for detail? We're seeking experienced markers to: - Assess candidate papers for ESOL International exams - Adhere to strict marking schemes and timelines - Report any irregularities to the

"We’re (also) planning that by 2027, all our exams will be computer-based." Nigeria's federal Minister of Education sets clear goal for digital school exams.

An international panel of medical experts have thrust Lucy Letby's case back into the spotlight by casting doubt on the medical evidence, but what to the statistics say? A 🧵 1/28

Dialogic teaching - common approach in adult education. Treat the student as an adult who may question your approach. From year 6 (11 years old) would be doable if students of sufficient maturity.