Marking turnaround: How can it work better for UAs and Markers? by Amy Cutter Mackenzie Knowles https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj en-us 2023-05-03 05:09:57 UTC 2025-12-03 17:32:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f414.png https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119059 Self marking tasks in assignments. 
Peer marking. 
Paced assessment tasks. ]]> 2023-05-05 05:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119059 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119103 More days to mark]]> 2023-05-05 05:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119103 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119327 Outsourcing markers. ]]> 2023-05-05 05:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119327 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119538 A change from the 7 days turn around that includes weekends - it puts too much pressure on markers and UAs and is not functional when all units are now due at the same time in the 6 week model

]]> 2023-05-05 05:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119538 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119675 Seperate contracts for moderation and not leaving it all to the UA]]> 2023-05-05 05:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119675 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119684 Lead marker? ]]> 2023-05-05 05:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119684 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119861 Clear training for all markers that ensure they are all on the same page about SCU processes, what is expected of them, etc. 

]]> 2023-05-05 05:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119861 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119907 A quicker AI reporting process]]> 2023-05-05 05:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119907 Acknowledging that the model means more extensions and so the marking timeframes are unreasonable https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119937 2023-05-05 05:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119937 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119989 NO RESUBMISSIONS ]]> 2023-05-05 05:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579119989 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120126 technology actually working for markers and UAs]]> 2023-05-05 05:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120126 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120232 All UAs using the same processes within their "teams" so that markers know expectation of the team rather than the expectation of one marker, then the next, etc. 

]]> 2023-05-05 05:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120232 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120366 Better orientation process for markers ]]> 2023-05-05 05:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120366 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120619 Stop allowing special considerations to be taken on top of special considerations on top of special considerations so that we end up marking student papers well into the following term ]]> 2023-05-05 05:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120619 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120625 Bringing assessment tasks into conversation with learning, and the lean turn around marking times]]> 2023-05-05 05:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120625 No extensions allowed to be applied for after the due date has passed. No extensions on top of extensions. A set length of extension time made clear. e.g, 5 days max. michelleneumann1 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120736 2023-05-05 05:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120736 no more doubling up on extensions https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120813 2023-05-05 05:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120813 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120939 Unit markers recruited way ahead of time instead of last minute when numbers suddenly increase ]]> 2023-05-05 05:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120939 laurarc9105 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120993 More days for marking and for finalising marking for UAs. 

More training/resources for new UAs on navigating systems/tech issues with marking ]]> 2023-05-05 05:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579120993 Marking Moderation simoneblom2 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579121059 Staggered assessment dates between units to support having markers who can mark more consistently throughout the year.
Tasks that can be automatically assessed such as quizzes during the term so students are getting some mid-term feedback and know how they are progressing but UAs are not required to mark, moderate, teach and UA at the same time.
Manually assessed tasks at the end of Term.
7 working-day or 10 day marking turnaround time.
A university-wide decision about how to approach the penalties around AI if it is not supposed to be used.
Special consideration administration to be administered internally taking load of UAs.

]]> 2023-05-05 05:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579121059 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579121107 An extension to the current 7 day turnaround would be highly beneficial to manage workload and pace for markers, particularly as many are working full time as teachers in schools. This would also assist greatly in dealing with late submissions, particularly the short 1-3 day extensions, so everything can be marked and moderated together.]]> 2023-05-05 05:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579121107 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579121152 At a minimum 7 business days (this at least somewhat considers the wellbeing and markers and UAs and the need for them to have family time as well) ]]> 2023-05-05 05:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579121152 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579121562 No marking on weekends or public holidays ]]> 2023-05-05 05:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579121562 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579122010 Knowing which units we are teaching and recurring units over year and years makes planning easier and calmer.

Being able to engage and secure markers early calms me too. At least a core team and then adding more if more enrolments. ]]> 2023-05-05 05:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579122010 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579122710 Casual UAs need pay for planning O week and week 7 to cover the marking submission and special consideration coming on, esp for larger units.]]> 2023-05-05 05:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579122710 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579123599 Make the processes for UAs for resubmissions absolutely clear - currently UAs put in place the policy, and then are over ridden when the students complains "up the chain" basically making it so that anyone who knows to keep complaining is getting a resubmission despite the policy in place ]]> 2023-05-05 05:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579123599 Marking https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579123766 The marking time needs to be extended. 
The upload of final grade should be pushed back until marking is (almost) complete. It is difficult to focus on Term 2 teaching with a backlog of Term 1 marking data to clean]]> 2023-05-05 05:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579123766 Large units should be split into 2 units so that maximum number of students in 1 unit never exceeds 300 per unit/per UA michelleneumann1 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579123970 2023-05-05 05:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579123970 If we extend the 7 days then the second assessment would need to be submitted by the Friday of Week 6. This is necessary to meet the publication of grades at the end of term wendyboyd5 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579124258 2023-05-05 05:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579124258 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579124687 Securing marking staff early and engaging retired school teachers has made the marking teams I am working with inherited from previous UA flush covering small amounts of marking each and means I don’t work weekends. Works really well. Marking packages of comment banks quick marks seem to work well with keeping markers coming back ]]> 2023-05-05 05:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579124687 pennybredenkamp https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579124985 More markers:
  • with strong expertise in the area of marking, 
  • that know how to mark, and do not need to be trained and 
  • that are committed to working at SCU.
Currently our markers are freshly recruited, and need training. There needs to be training for them and they are ready to go.
]]> 2023-05-05 05:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579124985 Resubmission of fails policy needs consistency and clarity to ensure fairness and equity. michelleneumann1 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579125113 2023-05-05 05:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579125113 aidahurem1 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579125181 Marker reliability is important. So maybe outsourcing markers or capping how many students a marker can take on to mark.]]> 2023-05-05 05:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579125181 We need assessments that are easy to mark yet support student learning and they are enjoyable and motivating. wendyboyd5 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579125332 2023-05-05 05:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579125332 pennybredenkamp https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579125787 Could changing the assessment type to a more streamlined assessment task, perhaps be a consideration?]]> 2023-05-05 05:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579125787 Perhaps a marking turnaround of 10 days, at least for large units with large marking teams to coordinate. https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579127269 2023-05-05 05:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579127269 Resources for casual staff to access https://spark.scu.edu.au/kb/tl/assess/marking-feedback-and-grading wendyboyd5 https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579132702 2023-05-05 05:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/acutterm/nhl7674dmy97rcnj/wish/2579132702