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Aligning Digital Assessment with Curriculum Reform Initiatives

Across Europe, curriculum reform initiatives are reshaping how student learning is defined, measured, and reported. Programs such as Spain’s LOMLOE and Educa en Digital, the Netherlands’ Digitaal Onderwijs Goed Geregeld and Npuls initiatives, and Poland’s Digital Transformation Policy for Education signal a coordinated shift toward competency-based learning, digital modernization, and teacher upskilling. At the same […]

The Rise of Cross-Border Credentialing: What Assessment Systems Must Do Next

Introduction Workforce mobility is accelerating. Professionals now routinely cross borders to pursue opportunities, and employers increasingly recruit from global talent pools to address long-term skill shortages. For certification bodies, this shift creates an urgent challenge: Credentials that once held authority within a single jurisdiction must now earn recognition across multiple regions, industries, and countries. The […]

OAT and the Ministry of Education of Valencia Win Big at the e-Assessment Association Awards

We’re thrilled to announce that Open Assessment Technologies, along with our inspiring partners with the Ministry of Education of Valencia, have been recognized by the e-Assessment Association through their awards program as the winners of the award for “Best Transformational Project.”  This honor celebrates the groundbreaking shift from paper-based to digital diagnostic assessments in Valencia, […]

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AI Ethics in Education: What Educators and Institutions Need To Know

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is evolving fast, with enormous implications for education. Students no longer need to use library books, trawl the internet for information, or even write their own essays: AI can handle all of this in seconds.  But, of course, this also raises huge questions about the safety of such technology and how […]

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Teaching Students To Use AI Responsibly

I’ve been in the classroom long enough to see technology come and go, but this wave of generative AI is different. My students are already using it, often without understanding what it is, how it works, or where the line between smart support and academic dishonesty really falls. The tools are impressive, but the guidance […]

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18 Ways Educators Can Use AI in the Classroom

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from science fiction to staff-room conversation. As educators, you’re likely hearing about AI tools that promise to personalize learning, streamline grading, or even write lesson plans. But my guess is that you’re hearing a lot less about how to use AI in the classroom in a practical sense—both meaningfully […]

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