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Kate Newby and Ruth Brown join us for a really interesting chat about inclusive assessment in practice, something the pair have been focussing on recently in their roles. And as usual we also have our regular mailbox feature, giving you some advice and tips on some of the most regularly received queries in recent weeks.

Welcome back for a new Academic Year of the TEL US podcast.In this episode I talk to Dan Henton about the Canvas changes for the new academic year, including the summer rollout of Turnitin Framework which should make assignment creation easier. The Student Record System creates Assignment Groups automatically now, so there is lots going on the in assignment area of Canvas.Turnitin FrameworkPlus I got the opportunity to talk to Studiosity champions Sonya McChristie and Caroline Bearpark just before the summer. They gave a fascinating insight into how we use Studiosity at the University.Studiosity Information pageFinally the Annual Education Conference is only just over a month away. Make sure you sign up for it here.

Changes in Canvas for 2025/26 In this episode we discuss the Canvas rollover process and look at the changes to the Canvas template for 25/26 modules. There are some big changes in relation to AI responses and assignment management and we explore the impact this has on current working practices and the do's and don't's of managing the new template. Mel also introduces an exciting new feature with a catchy jingle, which you won't want to miss.Quick Tip video guide for Canvas assignments using Framework for changes to assignment creationQuick Tip video guide for Canvas Dashboard management for choosing which modules appear on the DashboardQuick Tip video guide for Canvas Copy To tool for copying content from one module to another

Welcome to this week’s Tel US podcast, brought to you by the TEL team at the University of Sunderland. In this episode, host Mel Foster from the TEL team is joined by co-host Dan Henton, guest Vanessa Parson (an academic development partner working in AI and assessment across the institution), and guest James Gott (a learning designer in the TEL team). They discuss AI, specifically generative AI, and its impact at the university. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including: * Defining what AI is, its history, and differentiating it from search engines.* How AI can assist staff and academics in areas like preparing teaching materials, generating ideas, and saving time.* Student use of AI, its prevalence, how they are using it (often for brainstorming and support), and the ethical considerations around it.* The idea of AI as a fundamental tool and skill for the future, essential for graduates.* Examples of how AI is being integrated into existing university systems like Panopto, Canvas, and the Adobe suite.* The limitations and issues surrounding the use of AI detection for plagiarism, including accuracy and data protection concerns.* The potential and limitations of using AI to support academics in creating feedback, emphasising AI as an assistant rather than a replacement for marking.* The dangers of putting sensitive data into external AI tools.* Information on where staff can find resources and training on AI at the university. Get ready to explore how AI is changing everything and how the university community can navigate its use. Find more at: Sharepoint

On the show this episode Kate Newby and Leon Crosby talk about the University's Data Dashboards and in particular the Predictive Analytics Dashboard (PAD).

TEL US a podcast all about Technology Enhanced Learning here at the University of Sunderland. Exploring Academic Development using technology to inspire learning. Brought to you by the University TEL team.This introductory episode covers who we are and what we will be looking at over the next few months.To get in touch email us at: tel@sunderland.ac.ukVisit our site TEL pages at: https://sunderlandac.sharepoint.com/sites/cs_cfgp/SitePages/Learn-about-Canvas.aspx