This episode covers global assessment issues including anti-cheating measures in Spain, AI's role in item authoring, test anxiety, industrial action at AQA, and fairness in exams across various region...
Tim Burnett explores AQA's research on AI-authored assessment items, discussing its strengths, limitations, and practical techniques for effective AI item generation in high-stakes exams.
Tim Burnett hosts Gelareh Keshavarz, EdD(c), CMP, discussing AI's impact on education, trust in AI, and heutagogical learning ahead of the IAEA conference.
Tim Burnett hosts Munira Mohammad from Aga Khan University Examination Board to discuss rethinking high-stakes exams in Pakistan, digital transformation challenges, and assessment fairness.
This episode covers 21 global assessment stories including test security breaches in India and Thailand, AI's impact on assessment, innovations in credentialing, and discussions on fairness and integr...
Tim Burnett speaks with Ebrahim Talaee, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Curricular Assessment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, about AI in medical education. They...
Tim Burnett presents the Test Community Network's weekly global news update for 18th June 2026, covering 23 articles, podcasts, and research pieces. Topics include China's gaokao and the job market, I...
This week's global assessment news roundup from Tim Burnett covers AI-powered updates from Surpass and Globebyte, AI in marking debates across India and the UK, test security concerns including China'...
Tim Burnett presents his EAA Conference AI Symposium talk on vibe coding and its implications for the assessment industry. He explores tools such as Lovable, Replit, and Cursor, analyses the February ...
Tim Burnett, founder of the Test Community Network, explores how vibe coding — building software through natural language AI tools — is disrupting the SaaS model underpinning the assessment industry. ...
Tim Burnett speaks with Richard Gott, Chair and Founder of the MemberWise Network, about AI adoption in membership organisations. They explore why only 20% of bodies have properly integrated AI, the g...
Hosted by Tim Burnett, this weekly global news roundup from the Test Community Network covers 21 stories spanning assessment and education technology. Key themes include test security — featuring CBSE...
Tim Burnett curates 18 items from across the assessment world, covering AI's growing dominance in education — including concerns about graduate deskilling and a 92% student AI exam use statistic — alo...
The Test Community Network's weekly global assessment news roundup covers a wide range of topics including AI's impact on examinations and educational assessment, test security vulnerabilities, digita...
Tim Burnett speaks with counter-fraud specialist Lee Fawcett about emerging test security threats. They explore how a £7 USB webcam combined with a vibe-coded AI app can answer GCSE algebra questions,...
Tim Burnett speaks with Hugh McNeela, Sales Account Manager for Corporate Learning at ReadSpeaker, about rethinking accessibility in assessment. They explore how text-to-speech supports Universal Desi...
Tim Burnett of Test Community Network examines the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications through an assessment lens. The article focuses on prompt injection and data exposure as the most immediate risks f...
Hugh McNeela from ReadSpeaker joins Tim Burnett on the Test Community Network podcast to explore why accessibility in assessment must become the default, not an exception. With 70% of neurodiverse can...
For the first time in its history, the Conference on Test Security (COTS) is heading to Cambridge, UK. Claire McCauley of Cambridge University Press & Assessment joins the Test Community Network podca...
Tim Burnett speaks with Dr Lena Gray, an assessment researcher, and Rebecca Frankum, a policy analyst at the OECD, about a major OECD report mapping 71 upper secondary certificates across 38 countries...
This collection from Test Community Network brings together 72 tools, platforms and services focused on assessment and feedback in K–12 school settings. It covers AI-powered marking, writing assessmen...
Tim Burnett, Founder of the Test Community Network, presents a live walkthrough of his new guide, A Practical Guide to Authoring Test Items with Artificial Intelligence. The session covers a two-stage...
Tim Burnett speaks with Med Kharbach, PhD, educator and part-time faculty at Mount Saint Vincent University, about AI literacy for educators and students, rethinking assessment design in an AI-saturat...
Tim Burnett speaks with Ben Smith of Gordon Associates about the AO Forum 2026 (22nd April, London), featuring regulator panels from Ofqual, Qualification Wales, SQA, and Skills England. They explore ...
Tim Burnett speaks with Dr. Erin Leeming, a Speech and Language Pathology academic at the University of Central Florida, about using escape rooms as an alternative assessment method. They explore how ...
Safety Training Awards partnered with sAInaptic to transform AI marking for swimming teacher lesson plans. STA's Director of Education Kaylë Brightwell discusses their journey with sAInaptic co-founde...
Tim Burnett chats with E.W. Looney, CEO of BrightLink, about the complexity wall in credentialing programmes and how AI teammates like Rosie and Scout help manage applications, eligibility, and candid...
Tim Burnett discusses the Assessment Horizons Conference 2026 with Rosie Applin and Dr Simon Child from Cambridge University Press & Assessment. They explore the emotional science of feedback, product...
Dan Koenig, CEO of EQAO, discusses the 51st IAEA Annual Conference in Toronto, covering public trust, equity, AI, and digital transformation in global assessment. He emphasises the importance of diver...
Tim Burnett chats with Tim Cammack from SCD about paper sustainability myths, the coexistence of digital and paper in examinations, and why paper remains essential for integrity and resilience. They d...
Tim Burnett discusses AI implementation in education with Ed Swift, Head of Philosophy and Religion at Wellington College. They explore Wellington's traffic light system for AI use (red, amber, green)...
Tim Burnett interviews Dean Blewitt, Senior Innovation and Investments Manager at NCFE, discussing the Metaverse Learning feasibility project exploring VR simulations with AI integration, the evolutio...
Tim Burnett interviews Dean Blewitt from NCFE about their Assessment Innovation Fund, discussing VR learning projects, AI in education, and two new 2026 pilots: Body Swaps for soft skills VR training ...
An exclusive learning platform by Test Community Network offering personalised assessment learning experiences. Features AI-focused content including flashcards on AI marking principles, webinars on A...
Tim Burnett discusses user experience design in assessment with Anna Kate Phelan (Head of Product at Eintech) and Richard London (Senior User Experience at Prometric). They explore UX research princip...
Tim Burnett chats with Joe James, Co-founder of Cannon James recruitment firm, about hiring trends in the awarding sector for 2026. They discuss what candidates seek beyond salary, CV and LinkedIn pro...
Annual collection showcasing the top 30 most visited articles, resources, and platforms from Test Community Network in 2025. Features groundbreaking research on AI in assessment, test security tools, ...
A custom ChatGPT assistant created by Timothy Burnett that provides instant answers about assessment, testing, and AI topics, drawing information directly from the Test Community Network to help users...
Tim Burnett chats with Zeynep Urkun, a language assessment specialist with 30+ years experience, about AI's impact on language testing. They discuss authentic assessment tasks, technology adoption in ...
Tim Burnett discusses AI's impact on assessment item authoring with experts Sergio Araneda (Caveon), Karl Hartley (Epic Learning), Miia Nummela-Price (legal consultant), and Neil Wilkinson (Certiverse...
Tim Burnett chats with Catherine Whitaker from the British Council and Louella Morton from TestReach about authenticity and assessment in the AI age, cross-sectoral learning, and digital transformatio...
Tim Burnett interviews Dr. Aftab Hussain, founder of Second Mesh and education technology pioneer. They discuss Aftab's groundbreaking work developing AI chatbots for education in 2017, gaps in DfE AI...
Tim Burnett interviews David Lay, founder of SkillSync AI, discussing challenges with medical ePortfolio systems where 60-65% of trainees see no value. They explore how AI can enable passive, authenti...
This debate examines whether sophisticated remote proctoring technology represents necessary security evolution or an invasive arms race compromising candidate privacy and equity. The discussion cover...
This debate examines whether assessment organisations should rapidly transition to fully digital delivery or maintain paper-based approaches. Key arguments include AI security threats, accessibility b...
Test Community Network publishes a comprehensive SWOT analysis of AI and human marking platforms, examining strengths like 80% time reduction and QWK scores up to 0.91, weaknesses in nuanced scoring, ...
Tim Burnett chats with Jim from Surpass about the upcoming Surpass Virtual Conference (7th-9th October). They discuss the keynote lineup featuring John Weiner on AI, Andreas Schleicher on global AI pr...
Tim Burnett chats with Nena Hollis (ATP operations), Paddy McLaughlin (EATP conference chair), Hugh McNeela (ReadSpeaker), and Anna Kate Phelan (eAA Director, Eintech) at EATP Dublin. They discuss the...
Tim Burnett chats with Mark Gray, UK and Ireland Manager for Universal Robots, discussing how collaborative robots are revolutionizing manufacturing, future skills requirements, and training opportuni...
The podcast explores transforming AI experiments into a strategic two-year plan, focusing on integrity and operational excellence. Experts from AI and awarding organisations provide guidance on evalua...
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett delves into Microsoft's Copilot Pro Actions, illustrating its potential for autonomously completing online assessments. He provides a live demonstration where an AI...
In this week's podcast, Tim Burnett talks with Kristina Preston of Peridot Partners about AI's role in recruitment within the not-for-profit education sector. They explore AI's potential to streamline...
This week's podcast episode highlights the transformative impact of formative assessment with AI enhancements, as discussed by Tim Burnett and expert guests from the eAssessment Association conference...
In this week's podcast, Tim Burnett discusses starting points for AI implementation in organisations, emphasising AI policy development, team structures, and data security. He reviews platforms such a...
In the first part of this podcast episode, Tim Burnett talks with Rita Bateson from Eblana Learning about the environmental impact of AI on assessments. They explore how AI's energy consumption, alrea...
In this week's podcast episode (Part 2 of 2), Tim Burnett continues his engaging discussion with Rita Bateson, a Director at Eblana Learning. They delve into the ethical evolution of assessment techno...
The "T-Shirts Designs Test Community Network" provides a comprehensive guide for assessment and testing professionals to ensure high-quality T-shirt production and distribution. This resource outlines...
In this insightful podcast episode, Tim Burnett engages with Allison Mulford, a specialist in AI governance and privacy, to explore the evolving AI regulatory landscape globally. With her extensive ex...
This week's episode of the Test Community Network podcast features Tim Burnett interviewing Jim Holm from Stukent about "simternships"—a blend of simulation and internships. Holm, with nearly 30 years...
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett interviews Bradley Emi, CTO of Pangram Labs, who shares insights into AI detection technology. A Stanford AI researcher and former Tesla scientist, Bradley co-found...
This week's Test Community Network podcast offers valuable insights into upcoming online and hybrid assessment events, featuring expert interviews with Jim Holm on simternships and Bradley Emi on AI d...
In this week's podcast, Tim Burnett engages with Ben Smith from Gordon Associates to discuss the upcoming AO Forum event in London. As chair, Ben highlights the event's significance for professionals ...
This week's podcast features Tim Burnett in conversation with Tom Ashmore and Elliot Spence from Birmingham City University, discussing their award-winning hybrid assessment model and the Digital Kick...
This week's episode of "Digital Frontiers in Higher Education" features Tim Burnett in conversation with Lesley O'Keeffe, former Registrar at Brunel University London. Lesley shares her extensive expe...
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett engages with Kavitha Ravindran and Rajeshwari Iyer, the co-founders of sAInaptic. Kavitha's extensive teaching experience and Raj's expertise in AI and data science...
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett engages with Jeremy Carter, CEO of Sentira XR, to explore the transformative role of virtual reality and AI in medical training. With over 25 years in assessment te...
In this week's podcast, Tim Burnett engages with Dean Blewitt, Senior Innovation Investments Manager at NCFE, to explore the exciting launch of NCFE's Assessment Innovation Fund with UFI VocTech Trust...
In this week's podcast, Tim Burnett engages with Rosie Applin and Simon Child from the Cambridge Assessment Network. They discuss the Network's commitment to enhancing global assessment expertise, hig...
In this week's podcast, Tim Burnett speaks with Cassie Li from ATA Online about the evolving testing landscape across Asia. They explore Japan's cautious move towards digital bar exams and the swift A...
In this week’s podcast, Tim Burnett engages with John Kleeman, a leading expert in assessment and AI, to explore the transformative role of AI in educational testing. They discuss responsible AI imple...
The "Weekly Test Community Network Update" podcast, hosted by Tim Burnett, offers invaluable insights into education and assessment. It spotlights upcoming events like the AO Forum and CEdMA Conferenc...
This week's podcast showcases insightful conversations with Dr. Richard Nelson, Nathan Thompson, and features clips from Amanda Danis and the "It Depends Podcast." Key topics include the future of ada...
In the latest episode of Test Community Network, host Tim Burnett discusses key events and podcasts on testing and assessment. He features Dr Richard Nelson from the University of Bradford, exploring ...
In this engaging podcast episode, Tim Mineta discusses upcoming events and features in the Test Community Network, highlighting insights from Chelsea Dowd, chair of the 2024 E-ATP Conference in Berlin...
In this week's Test Community Network podcast, Tim Burnett highlights key events and platforms in testing and assessment, featuring a conversation with Edtech Strategist Steve Connolly from AQA. They ...
This episode of the Test Community Network podcast, hosted by Tim Millett, features a chat with Stuart Martin on the relevance and future of micro-credentials. Highlighting its potential for agility a...
This week's podcast offers valuable insights into educational assessment, featuring a conversation with Dr Mary Richardson from University College London. Dr Richardson discusses her free online semin...
In this week's podcast episode, we delve into the transformative potential of spatial computing in assessments. Join our insightful conversation with expert Neil Redding as we explore its definition, ...
In this engaging episode of the Test Community Network, host Tim Millett converses with Nigel Gracie from Harrison Assessments about Africa's promising growth potential in the talent assessment sector...
In the webinar *Leadership in the AI Transformation of Assessment: Strategies for Success, Innovation & Growth*, experts Steve Connolly, Adarsh Sudhindra, and Graham Hudson explore AI's transformative...
The Test Community Network's Weekly Update explores insights from Chelsea Dowd and Paul Muir on the EAA conference's growth, AI's ethical use in assessment, and the challenges of digitalising maths as...
In this week's podcast, Tim Burnett engages with Krista Pederson to discuss the upcoming Asia ATP Conference in Bangkok. The conversation delves into the varied adoption of digital testing across Asia...
In this insightful episode of the "It Depends" podcast, hosts catch up with Bernhard and Stefan from Austria's BizExaminer. They explore BizExaminer's platform capabilities, current trends and challen...
This week's podcast features an interview with MIT Ph.D. student Nouran Soliman on digital credentials, focusing on personhood credentials (PHCs) and their potential to combat AI fraud in assessments....
In the second episode of "Will This Be in the Test?", the podcast delves into the disruptive impact of technology in education. Featuring Tim Burnett, founder of the Test Community Network, it explore...
The latest Test Community Network podcast features Jenny Patrickson from Active IQ discussing their successful expansion to the Middle East and North Africa, driven by their innovative online proctore...
In this week's podcast, I chat with Rob Day about Integrity Advocate, a Canadian online proctoring firm. We delve into their privacy-focused, installation-free technology, GDPR compliance, and robust ...
In this week's insightful podcast, Tim Burnett engages with Justin Cutroni, former Director of Content & Education at Google, to explore the significance of certification in Google's strategy and its ...
In this enlightening edition of the Test Community Networks Leadership Webinars, gain insights from CQI and other experts on expanding international growth through digital assessment transformation. D...
In this week's podcast episode, Rachel Schoenig discusses the COTS Conference, offering insights into current trends in test security, including the role of AI. The episode highlights the collaborativ...
In the latest podcast episode, Tim Burnett delves into technological advancements impacting education and assessment. Listeners gain insights into AI tools, ethical concerns, and upcoming conferences ...
In this week's podcast episode, Tim Burnett interviews Nick Freeman, a specialist in assessment systems and technology transformation. Nick shares invaluable insights into creating effective assessmen...
In this week’s podcast, Tim Burnett engages Manny Straehle, a seasoned psychometrician, in a captivating discussion on competency modelling. Manny shares insights from his career, explores the concept...
In this week's enlightening podcast, Tim Burnett and EdTech expert Dr. Pete Atherton explore the transformative role of AI and emerging tools like Notebook LLM in education. They discuss the evolution...
In this week's podcast, Tim Burnett engages with Sarah Sutcliffe from ProAssess, exploring their pioneering training model and consultancy services for assessment organisations. Key discussions includ...
In this engaging podcast episode, Tim Burnett converses with Chelsea from Learnosity, chair of the 2024 E-ATP Conference, offering a deep dive into recent trends in assessment technology. They highlig...
In this week's podcast, Tim Burnett is joined by Claire McCauley and Dr. Gwen Caudwell from Cambridge University Press and Assessment to discuss the integration of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Be...
In this insightful podcast, Tim Burnett speaks with Rebecca Conway, Director of Research Innovation at NCFE, about the future of education assessment. Highlighting the upcoming Assessment Innovation F...
In this week's enlightening podcast episode, Tim Burnett interviews Steve Dept, founder of cApStAn, to explore the intricacies of linguistic quality assurance and translation in assessments. With 25 y...
Listen to hosts as they ask the question, "How can entrepreneurship drive innovation in the AI transformation of assessment?" Guests featured: Adarsh Sudhindra.
Listen to hosts and guests as they ask the question: "How is technology, particularly AI and digital surveillance, changing assessment practices in higher education?" Guests: Sarah Grayston