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I have been at the University of Bath for twenty years, and in that time few developments have presented a challenge, and an opportunity, of the scale now posed by Generative AI (GenAI). Unlike previous waves of educational technology, tools...

Welcome back to the blog on my new Regenerative Design unit. Last week we were talking about the unit design, and how it covered a wide variety of different activities, some led in workshops, and others self-supporting, but all designed...

There are useful Moodle improvements to anonymous assignments in Moodle this 2025/26 academic year. This helps to support a fairer assessment experience for student, make it easier for staff to use anonymous marking and align with University policy (QA16 Assessment,...

Extending Moodle One of the strengths of open-source software like Moodle is the ability to adapt and extend its functionality. When done carefully, these developments can become part of Moodle’s core codebase—ensuring sustainability, avoiding maintenance overhead, and benefiting the entire...

Earlier this year, to provide clarity to staff and students on the use of Generative AI (GenAI) in assessments, the University of Bath introduced Generative AI - Assessment Categories. To support staff and provide guidance on how these categories can...