Apparently there has been some interest in the Heads of E-learning Forum list about Studiosity, https://www.studiosity.com/ an Australian service that offers feedback on student writing, because I’ve had two emails from our learning technologists and education developers this morning… 

I’ve had a quick look both at the site and a report by Ulster university who piloted it – I can’t say I’m impressed. It looks like yet another simple solution to a complex problem which dodges the real issues, and not very in line with ALDinHE’s values or practices, but it’s worryingly attractive to both universities and students, offering a quick fix of what seem to be largely surface features.

Has anyone else come across it, and, since it’s an Australian company, what do our partners in AALL think of it?

Best wishes

Helen

Dr Helen Webster

ALDinHE Certified Leading Practitioner, SFHEA, PGCE

Head of the Academic Writing Development Centre
Philip Robinson Library
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4HQ
UK

Tel: 0191 208 5650

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