A shift from viewing assessment as measurement of learning using exams towards assessment for learning, accelerated by the pandemic, but challenges remain.
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A remarkable 18 months for CDE
The Centre for Online and Distance Education (CODE) has had a remarkable 18 months. In 2020, within just a few short weeks, the world moved education online and many found it harder than they expected. CODE was able to step into the discussion about best practice in online learning, teaching and assessment with credibility and experience, and was able to project the knowledge of the University of London in this arena.
From webinars to workshops; resources to help colleagues move to online teaching and assessment during the Covid-19 crisis; making (and receiving) awards for excellence in learning and teaching at a distance; capacity building for distance education in Nigeria; engaging University of London distance learning students as student research fellows; hosting international visiting scholars; evaluating the student experience and contributing to debate through the involvement of CODE Fellows in a variety of national and international organisations such as the Commonwealth of Learning, International Council for Distance Education, European Distance Education and E-Learning Network, Association of Learning Technology and Staff and Educational Development Association, the profile of the Centre has grown as we have had the opportunity to support innovation, staff development and provide thought leadership in the rapidly changing world of digital and distance education.
