Welcome to the Bridges and Bytes Podcast, from the UCD College of Engineering and Architecture. Season 1 is a six-part series on the 'Student Voice on AI and Assessment'. Each episode was produced and hosted by groups of UCD Engineering and Architecture Students, and covers a different types of assessment. The Season is topped and tailed with a trailer and a review episode. Credits This season was supported by an award by the UCD Faculty Partnership Programme to Jennifer Keenahan and Mairead ...
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This episode examines the unique power of reflective assignments (journals, logs diaries), which, when done properly, require the genuine thoughts and feelings of students—something AI can’t truly replicate. However, the discussion also acknowledges the risk of AI being used to craft reflections. Listen in for a nuanced exploration of how reflectio…
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This episode explores how AI is changing group projects and assessments. We discuss tools like Otter.ai and Thesify.ai, which can enhance collaboration but also pose challenges in maintaining authentic student work. Tune in to learn how AI impacts the dynamics of group assignments and what it means for the future of university assessments. Hosts an…
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This episode explores how COVID-19 led to a rapid shift to online exams, prompting educators to adapt their assessment strategies. We discuss the challenges posed by AI in maintaining academic integrity and whether AI tools should be viewed as cheating or valuable resources. Hosts: Alex Brady and Hassan Khan (Stage 4 Engineering Science) Guest: Dr …
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In this episode, we explore the impact of AI on lab report writing, highlighting its benefits and challenges for students. Discover how AI tools can streamline data analysis and support non-native English speakers in crafting better reports. Hosts: Conor Murphy, Leo Jennings and Thomas O’Brien (1st Year General Engineering) Producer: Caitlin Hether…
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This episode explores the evolving role of AI in academic assessments, particularly its impact on closed-book exams. The discussion covers how closed-book exams help prevent AI-assisted cheating, the potential future integration of AI tools in exams, and the challenges of using AI for grading, including concerns about reliability and fairness. Tune…
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Trailer: Introducing the Student Voice on AI and Assessment
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The hottest topic this year in our university is generative artificial intelligence and its use in assessments. In Season 1 of this podcast, we're giving a voice to engineering and architecture students to share their views on AI and Assessment. Many students will remember the stress of doing closed-book invigilated exams in big exam halls that are…
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