Read my post for the British Educational Research Association (BERA) here. The UK government’s proposal to follow Australia and restrict social media access for under-16s has reignited debates about young people’s wellbeing, online safety and mental health. Much of the discussion has rightly focused on the potential harms of social media, including anxiety, cyberbullying and exposure to … Continue reading What does the proposed social media ban mean for student voice in educational assessment?
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Behind Every Exam Result is an Examiner…Struggling with the Systems We’re Given
By Dr Kanayo Dike-Oduah Situ, EdD, NPQH, MA, PGCE, BScTeacher, Examiner and Independent Researcher Note: This post builds on my article published in Schools Week: Tech problems are putting the entire exam system at risk (Linked). Every summer, I log on to mark scripts knowing that the grades I award will help shape the futures … Continue reading Behind Every Exam Result is an Examiner…Struggling with the Systems We’re Given
Examiners’ Voices Matter: Share Your Experience
Behind every exam result is an examiner. Each summer, thousands of examiners dedicate hours of their time and expertise to ensuring that young people’s work is marked fairly. Yet, the process is not without its challenges, and one area that continues to emerge is the impact of technical issues during the marking period.
Decoding Exam Season: How Social Media Reveals Students’ Stress and Strategies
Link to original post on EdD UCL Blog on 8 August 2025: https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/eddblog/2025/08/08/edd-student-blog-kanayo-dike-oduah/ Exam season. The words alone can trigger a mix of emotions, stress, anxiety, and even dread. But what if I told you that amidst the undeniable pressure, students are finding a voice, a community, and even a sense of humour on social … Continue reading Decoding Exam Season: How Social Media Reveals Students’ Stress and Strategies