#13 Teaching Smarter: Rethinking Assessment with Automation | Unfiltered by EmpowerED

Can automation support teaching without sacrificing quality or care? In this insightful conversation, we explore how Microsoft Power Automate and other tools are being used to tackle academic workload, improve feedback systems, and support earlier student interventions. We also touch on the creative use of technology in content design and how educators can navigate the digital shift while keeping pedagogy at the centre. A must-listen for anyone seeking scalable, humane, and effective solutions for assessment and feedback.

 

Podcast Chapters:

02:13 – Meet Rebekah & Her Teaching Journey

03:22 – Tech Curiosity & Problem Solving

10:26 – The Pain Point that Sparked Automation

15:01 – Using Power Automate to Reclaim Teaching Time

18:25 – Student Reactions to Automated Feedback

21:19 – Saving Time Without Compromising Quality

27:17 – Scaling the Approach Across Departments

32:12 – Reducing Mental Load for Educators

53:37 – The Future of Automation in Teaching & Assessment

 

Resources Mentioned: 

• Marking Approach Toolkit
• Scribe
• Genially
• Blooket
• Adobe Express
• Power Automate Toolkit (coming soon in description)

 

Rebekah's Contact Details:
Email: r.marangon@aston.ac.uk

 

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