Unprompted: The AI Hallucination
In this article, Cathy Jones, Assessment Development Specialist, explores how generative AI is not as intelligent as some users assume it to be and why students should not rely on it. Cathy discusses why it is essential for students to develop critical thinking and writing skills, arguing that if students aren’t writing, they aren’t thinking and they aren’t learning.
Attention Matters: From Deficit to Empowerment
In this article, Dr Sylvia Karastathi explores why attention has become one of the most valuable—and challenged—resources in today’s classrooms. From the ‘noticing hypothesis’ in second language learning to the impact of digital distractions, she reflects on how fragmented attention affects teaching and learning. The piece also introduces the Attention Matters webinar series, offering practical ideas to help educators support focus and engagement in media-rich environments.
The Success Intersection: Students’ Transferable Skills and Life Journeys
In this article, Cathy Jones, Assessment Development Specialist, looks at the transferable skills international students naturally acquire and need to develop on life’s many journeys.
A Student in a Strange Land
In this article, Cathy Jones, Assessment Development Specialist, discusses the language skills international students need to survive when they start their first term or academic year.
Speaking to be Heard over the Roar of AI
In this article Cathy Jones, Assessment Development Specialist, considers if one way to counter students using large language model, generative AI for take-home assessments at universities and colleges, is to place greater emphasis on vivas and spoken assessments. Cathy also discusses how the LANGUAGECERT Academic speaking test is designed to help students develop the skills needed for a successful viva.
How Micro-Credentials and Language Proficiency Are Shaping Global Careers
In this article, John Knott examines how, in today’s evolving job market, degrees alone no longer guarantee success. Employers seek candidates with specialised skills and global competencies. Micro-credentials and language certifications help graduates stand out and thrive. This article explores their impact on global careers.