Dr Martin Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Finance, Accounting & Business Systems discusses the merits of using Blackboard tests, creating pools of questions to create exams which can pull in individual questions from a pre-populated bank of questions.

Working in small, structured teams, students disassemble a small electrical device, study it and reassemble it. Based on Jonathan’s experience in industry they produce professional documentation to emulate a real-world working environment. Team and individual components are assessed and there is a strong focus on making the module as inclusive as possible, for people who can’t attend every session.

Small groups of students work with clients across a range of industries to solve real-world problems. This includes project tendering, research, presentations to the client and writing a summary report. They are assessed through a more reflective piece, about their role and the process of running the project. Students promote their own portfolio on digital platforms and learn to develop business skills, as well as team working skills. Assessment for the project is done via self-assessment and peer assessment.