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The Test Community.Network
Welcome to the Test Community Network, your go-to weekly update on everything about assessment and testing. Tim Burnett and special guests will help you find the latest chances to explore and connect in the diverse world of assessment and testing. Discover new events, webinars, and podcasts, plus get inspiration from the Test Community Network marketplace. For more information visit: https://www.testcommunity.network
Episodes
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13th Nov: Assessment Now 2025 Replay: Authenticity in the age of AI
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Catherine Whitaker, Global Director Online Learning at the British Council, and Louella Morton, Co-founder and…
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Oct 30th, From Early Chatbots to Safe AI: Building Secure Education Technology with Dr. Aftab Hussain
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Dr. Aftab Hussain, an education technology pioneer and founder of Second Mesh. Aftab has been a teacher since…
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23rd Oct 2025 - Moving Beyond the ePortfolio Burden for Medical Assessments with David Lay
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with David Lay, founder of SkillSync AI and an expert in medical education assessment. With extensive experience in…
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Debate - Paper V Digital Delivery
This debate examines whether assessment organizations should rapidly transition to fully digital delivery or maintain paper-based or hybrid approaches based on…
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Debate: Online Proctoring: Are We Locked in an Arms Race at the Cost of Candidate Privacy
Summary: The Online Proctoring Debate This debate examines whether increasingly sophisticated remote proctoring technology represents necessary security…
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2nd Oct - In Conversation at E-ATP 2025 Dublin plus the Test Community Weekly Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Nena Hollis, Paddy McLaughlin, Hugh McNeela, and Anna Kate Phelan at the EATP conference in Dublin. Nena works…
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25 Sept - The Future of Assessment: AI, Robotics and the Surpass Conference 2025
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Jim from Surpass, discussing the upcoming Surpass Virtual Conference. They discuss:The evolution of the Surpass…
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18th Sept - Assessing Skills for the Future: Robotics, AI, and the Changing Landscape of Manufacturing Education
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Mark Gray, UK and Ireland Manager for Universal Robots. Mark brings 25 years of automation experience and 9…
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Webinar: AI & Awarding Organisations From Experiments to Implementation Building Your 2 Year Roadmap
Transform your ChatGPT trials into a strategic 2-year AI plan that maintains integrity while driving operational excellenceThis session transforms everyday AI…
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26th June - How easy is it for AI to take a test?
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett explores the latest AI cheating capabilities using Microsoft's Copilot Pro Actions feature. He demonstrates: - How Copilot…
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19th June - How much is AI going to impact the recruitment and operations of Awarding Organisations?
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Kristina Preston, Head of Awarding and Skills Appointments at Peridot Partners. Kristina specialises in…
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12th June - In Review: 2025 e-Assessment Conference and Awards
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Romana Moss (eAA Board Member & Royal College of Emergency Medicine), Graham Hudson (eAA Chair) and Gareth…
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5th June: Where do you start with AI? Plus the Weekly Test Community Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett answers a listener question about where organisations should start with AI implementation. He discusses: - Establishing AI…
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29th May - Could AI be changing how we learn & socialise in ways we haven't realised? With Rita Bateson
In this week's episode (Part 2 of 2), Tim Burnett continues his conversation with Rita Bateson, an assessment writer, curriculum developer, and Director at…
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15th May - Could AI-based assessment activity have a huge impact on the environment? Rita Bateson
In this first part of a 2-part episode, Tim Burnett chats with Rita Bateson, an assessment writer, curriculum developer, and Director at Eblana Learning. Rita…
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3rd April - The Global AI Regulatory Landscape with Allison Mulford
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Allison Mulford, solo practitioner at Mulford and Associates. With extensive experience in the testing community…
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AI Detection: The Technology Behind Spotting AI-Generated Content with Bradley Emi
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Bradley Emi, CTO of Pangram Labs. Bradley is a Stanford AI researcher who previously worked as an AI scientist…
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1st May: Simternships: Revolutionising Student Career Preparation, Jim Holm
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Jim Holm, an education technology expert with nearly 30 years of experience who now works at Stukent. They…
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24th April - Test Community Network Weekly Update
Join me this week to take a look at online and hybrid events taking place over the next week in the Assessment community plus an insight into my interviews…
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Digital Frontiers in HE: Episode 2 - Hybrid Assessment Models at Birmingham City University
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Tom Ashmore, Digital Assessment Designer, and Elliot Spence, Senior Digital Assessment Coordinator at Birmingham…
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13th March: Digital Frontiers in HE: Episode 1, The Evolution of Digital Assessment and Student Welfare with Lesley O'Keeffe
In this week's episode, the first in our mini-series "Digital Frontiers in Higher Education," Tim Burnett chats with Lesley O'Keeffe, former Registrar at…
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6th March: Inside the AO Forum: Regulation, Compliance, and AI with Ben Smith
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Ben Smith from Gordon Associates. Ben is the chair of the upcoming AO Forum event and works with awarding…
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Feb 27th: AI for Marking and Feedback: Transforming Assessment with sAInaptic
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Kavitha Ravindran and Rajeshwari Iyer, the founders of sAInaptic. Kavitha brings over 15 years of teaching…
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20th Feb - VR Meets AI: Revolutionising Medical Assessment with Jeremy Carter
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Jeremy Carter, CEO of Sentira XR, a virtual reality and artificial intelligence company specialising in…
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Feb 13th: The Future of Assessment: Ufi VocTech Trust & NCFE's £125k Innovation Fund
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Dean Blewitt, Senior Innovation Investments Manager within the Research and Innovation Directorate at NCFE. Dean…
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6th Feb - Assessment Evolution: Cambridge Assessment Network's 20 Years of Innovation
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Rosie Applin, Senior Communications Manager, and Simon Child, Head of Assessment Training at the Cambridge…
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30th Jan: From Traditional to Digital, Asia Testing Trends with Cassie Li from ATA Online + Test Community Weekly Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Cassie Li from ATA Online and Conference Secretary for Asia ATP. They discuss: The diverse testing landscape…
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Make Good Things Happen: The Future of AI in Assessment with John Kleeman
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with John Kleeman, an expert in assessment and AI. John is a respected figure in the assessment industry and brings…
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16th Jan: The Art and Science of Assessment Translation with Steve Dept
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Steve Dept, founder of cApStAn, a company specialising in linguistic quality assurance and translation of…
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19th Dec - Exploring Comparative Judgement with Matt Wingfield + the Test Community Weekly Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Matt Wingfield, an independent consultant in the assessment sector and former Chair of the e-Assessment…
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12th Dec - Global Assessment Trends: A World Tour with Paul Edelblut
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Paul Edelblut, Vice President of Global Operations at Vantage Labs, a US-based technology provider. They…
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5th Dec - Beyond Profit: Bob Gomersall on Innovation and the Future of Learning + Test Community Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Bob Gomersall, a renowned EdTech entrepreneur with 40 years of experience and founder of BTL (now Surpass…
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28th Nov - Key Takeaways from FAB Conference 2024 + Test Community Network Weekly Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett discusses highlights from the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) conference in Leicester and shares important updates from…
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21st Nov Research, Innovation, and Reform with Rebecca Conway + The Test Community Network Weekly Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Rebecca Conway, Director of Research Innovation at NCFE. Rebecca oversees research work, innovation, and social…
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14th Nov AI, Apprenticeships, and Adaptation with Sarah Sutcliffe + The Test Community Weekly Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Sarah Sutcliffe, co-founder of ProAssess, a consultancy supporting awarding organisations and end-point…
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7th November Edtech Double Agent, Pete Atherton in Conversation + The Test Community Network Weekly Update
Register for the AI Superpowers Webinar: https://www.linkedin.com/events/aisuperpowersforukawardingorgan7256426953564418049/comments/ In this week's episode…
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Looking Back on E-ATP Berlin 2024 with Chelsea Dowd + Test Community Weekly Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Chelsea from Learnosity, chair of the 2024 E-ATP Conference in Berlin. They discuss her experiences at the…
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17th Oct: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging in Assessment + Test Community Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Claire McCauley (Director of Exam Services) and Dr Gwen Caudwell (Director of Assessment Services) from…
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10th October AI Tech Demo Plus the Test Community Weekly Update
In this episode, Tim Burnett explores recent technological advancements and their impact on assessment and education. Highlights include: Upcoming events: -…
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Assessment Ecosystems with Nick Freeman + The Test Community Weekly Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Nick Freeman, an experienced professional in assessment systems, technology integration, and transformation…
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26th Sept - Competency Modelling with Manny Straehle +Test Community Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Manny Straehle, a psychometrician and expert in competency modelling. They discuss: What is Manny's professional…
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19th Sept, Justin Cutroni: Evolution of Tech Certs + Test Community Network
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Justin Cutroni, formally Director, Content & Education at Google 1. How valuable was the certification process…
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12th September Test Community Network Webinar Personhood Credentials with Ph.D. student Nouran Soliman from MIT.
In this week's episode I interview MIT Ph.D student Nouran Soliman about her work on the subject of Digital Credentials. 1. What are personhood credentials…
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Test Community Network Webinar Leadership Webinars: Exploring the Benefits of a Digital Assessment Transformation for International Testing Programmes
In the latest edition of the Test Community Networks Leadership Webinars, we’ll be exploring international growth opportunities and hearing from CQI about…
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29th August, Test Community Update & Digital Surveillance in HE Assessment with Sarah Grayston
In this week's episode, I discuss research into the ethics of digital surveillance and face recognition in HE assessment with research Sarah Grayston. In this…
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22nd August Test Community Network Webinar with BizExaminer
In this week's episode I catch up with Bernhard and Stefan from BizExaminer based in Austria. In this episode we discuss: 1. What does Biz Examiner do and what…
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8th August Test Community Network Update with Test Security Expert, Rachel Schoenig
In this week's episode, I speak to Rachel Schoenig about the upcoming COTS Conference and her views on trends in test security. In my interview with Rachel, we…
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1st August Test Community Network Webinar with Rob Day from Integrity Advocate
In this week's episode, I speak to Rob Day about Integrity Advocate, a Canadian-based online proctoring company. We discuss their unique approach to…
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18th July Test Community Network Weekly Update Exporting to the Middle East & North Africa with Jenny Patrickson, Active IQ
18th July Test Community Network Weekly Update Exporting to the Middle East & North Africa with Jenny Patrickson, Active IQ In this week's episode, I speak to…
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11th July Test Community Network Weekly Update, Spatial Computing with Neil Redding
In this week's episode, I discuss the potential for spatial computing to change assessment in the future. In my interview with Neil we explore: What is spatial…
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4th July Test Community Network Weekly Update, Testing in Africa with Nigel Gracie
4th July Test Community Network Weekly Update, Testing in Africa with Nigel Gracie In this week's episode, I speak to Nigel Gracie from Harrison Assessments…
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20th June Test Community Network Weekly Update with Chelsea Dowd & Paul Muir
20th June Test Community Network Weekly Update with Chelsea Dowd & Paul Muir In this week's episode, I speak to Chelsea Dowd and Paul Muir about their…
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13th June Test Community Network Weekly Update with Krista Pederson from ATP Asia
13th June Test Community Network Weekly Update with Krista Pederson from Asia ATP In this week's episode I will be talking about testing in Asia ahead of the…
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Leadership in the AI Transformation of Assessment: Strategies for Success, Innovation & Growth
Leadership in the AI Transformation of Assessment: Strategies for Success, Innovation & Growth In this informative webinar, a panel of experts discusses the…
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30th May Test Community Network Weekly Update with Adarsh Sudhindra from Excelsoft
In this week's episode, I share insights into events, podcasts, and platforms for those interested in testing and assessment. In addition, I chat with Adarsh…
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23rd May - Test Community Network Weekly Update
23rd May Test Community Network Weekly Update with Edtech Strategist, Steve Connolly from AQA In this week's episode, I share insights into events, podcasts…
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16th May Test Community Network Weekly Update with Stuart Martin & Micro-Credentials
In this week's episode, I share insights into events, podcasts, and platforms for those interested in testing and assessment. In addition, I chat with Stuart…
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9th May Test Community Network Weekly Update with Dr Mary Richardson
In this week's episode, I share insights into events, podcasts, and platforms for those interested in testing and assessment. In addition, I chat with Dr Mary…
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2nd May - Test Community Weekly Update with Nathan Thompson talking about AI and Adaptive Assessment
In this week's episode, I share clips from my chat last week with Dr. Richard Nelson, a clip from the It Depends Podcast, and I chat with Nathan Thompson about…
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25th April Test Community Network Update Featuring Dr Richard Nelson from the University of Bradford
In this week's episode, I share insights into events, podcasts, and platforms for those interested in testing and assessment. In addition, I chat with Dr…