Assessment in Focus

Inspera

Welcome to Assessment in Focus, real stories of digital assessment transformation, with host Ishan Kolhatkar.

  1. (S2E03) University of Bristol: We've got what I would call a Pandora's box. We've taken the lid off the AI box and we don't know what the end of the road looks like.

    11h ago

    (S2E03) University of Bristol: We've got what I would call a Pandora's box. We've taken the lid off the AI box and we don't know what the end of the road looks like.

    In the third episode of Season 2 of the Assessment in Focus podcast, host Ishan Kolhakkar sits down with Dr. Patricia Broadfoot, Professor Emeritus of the Sociology of Education at the University of Bristol, to dissect the profound evolution, systemic barriers, and uncertain future of educational assessment.

    35 min
  2. (S2E02) University of London: If we could go back to the invention of Assessment, what would we change?

    Jun 24

    (S2E02) University of London: If we could go back to the invention of Assessment, what would we change?

    In this episode of Assessment in Focus, host Ishan Kolhatkar sits down with Professor Sam Brenton, Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of London, to challenge the traditional boundaries of higher education. In this episode, Sam argues that assessment is inherently a learning act. If we designed education from scratch today, learning and assessment would be seamlessly integrated, not divided.

    33 min
  3. (S2E01) University of Surrey: How do we move away from the "transmission model" of feedback and actually help students put insights into practice?

    Jun 17

    (S2E01) University of Surrey: How do we move away from the "transmission model" of feedback and actually help students put insights into practice?

    In the season two premiere of Assessment in Focus, host Ishan Kolhatkar sits down with Naomi Winstone, Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Surrey and co-author of Designing Effective Feedback Processes in Higher Education. In this episode, Naomi shares game-changing insights into how institutions can shift from high-stakes "grade justification" to meaningful, continuous learning. Whether you are looking for practical strategies to increase student engagement, curious about the realities of audio/video feedback, or navigating assessment redesign in the age of GenAI, this conversation is packed with actionable expertise.

    35 min
  4. (S1E10) BPP: "It's automated, it's instant; that's transformed"

    07/30/2025

    (S1E10) BPP: "It's automated, it's instant; that's transformed"

    In this episode, Peter Alston and Laila Barbe from BPP University join Ishan Kolhatkar to discuss ‘assessment for life’ - the concept of aligning assessments with future skills, overcoming digital transformation barriers by embracing change and leveraging leadership to drive innovation. And finally, transforming the student experience using digital tools. Explore Ishan’s blog posts: https://www.inspera.com/author/ishan-kolhatkar/ Find out how Inspera can help with your assessment strategy: https://www.inspera.com/demo/ Download our free Digital Transformation in Higher Education Assessment white paper: https://www.inspera.com/whitepapers/

    47 min
  5. (S1E9) Simon Trevers: "For those who are already delivering some digital assessment, the question is, how do I do more? How do I break down the barriers to enable me to do more?"

    07/16/2025

    (S1E9) Simon Trevers: "For those who are already delivering some digital assessment, the question is, how do I do more? How do I break down the barriers to enable me to do more?"

    In this episode of Assessment in Focus, Simon Trevers, part of the Inspera Awarding bodies team, joins Ishan Kolhatkar to discuss the importance of assessment integrity, global trends shaping the future of education, the critical need for accessibility in assessments and the importance of formative assessments. Explore Ishan’s blog posts: https://www.inspera.com/author/ishan-kolhatkar/ Find out how Inspera can help with your assessment strategy: https://www.inspera.com/demo/ Download our free Digital Transformation in Higher Education Assessment white paper: https://www.inspera.com/whitepapers/

    43 min
  6. (S1E8) University of Queensland: "The use of AI is more than just how to use available tools, but the knowledge of when it’s appropriate to use them…"

    07/09/2025

    (S1E8) University of Queensland: "The use of AI is more than just how to use available tools, but the knowledge of when it’s appropriate to use them…"

    In this episode of Assessment in Focus, Dale Hansen, Learning Designer from the University of Queensland discusses the importance of innovating assessments, the need for easy-to-use technology, and the cultivation of a trusting culture within an educational environment. Explore Ishan’s blog posts: https://www.inspera.com/author/ishan-kolhatkar/ Find out how Inspera can help with your assessment strategy: https://www.inspera.com/demo/ Download our free Digital Transformation in Higher Education Assessment white paper: https://www.inspera.com/whitepapers/

    32 min

  7. 06/18/2025

    (S1E7) SOAS: "Taking into account learning styles, types & paces should result in assessment variety & curiosity."

    Joining Ishan in this episode of Assessment in Focus are Stephanie Conway and Edel O’Neill from SOAS, discussing students wanting to take their assessments digitally, student communication to drive engagement and assessment innovation. This episode was recorded in March 2025. SOAS has since delivered their 2nd examination season using Inspera. Explore Ishan’s blog posts: https://www.inspera.com/author/ishan-kolhatkar/ Find out how Inspera can help with your assessment strategy: https://www.inspera.com/demo/ Download our free Digital Transformation in Higher Education Assessment white paper: https://www.inspera.com/whitepapers/

    28 min

  8. 06/04/2025

    (S1E6) Instructure: "Technology should scaffold, not replace, the teacher-student connection."

    In this episode of Assessment in Focus, Ryan Lufkin, VP of Global Academic Strategy at Instructure, joins Ishan Kolhatkar to explore the relationship between technology and educators. They discuss how technology should scaffold, not replace, the teacher-student connection, the importance of AI literacy, and why mastery-based assessment is shaping the future of learning. Explore Ishan’s blog posts: https://www.inspera.com/author/ishan-kolhatkar/ Find out how Inspera can help with your assessment strategy: https://www.inspera.com/demo/ Download our free Digital Transformation in Higher Education Assessment white paper: https://www.inspera.com/whitepapers/

    58 min
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Welcome to Assessment in Focus, real stories of digital assessment transformation, with host Ishan Kolhatkar.

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  • Creator
    Inspera
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
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