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Reconsidering assessment in higher education: the lane approach
The deployment of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools has fundamentally challenged traditional assessment practices in higher education. As these technologies become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, educators must reconsider how we design, implement, and evaluate assessments to maintain academic integrity while preparing students for a world where AI is ubiquitous. The “lane approach” to assessment —…
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Hiking Mt Feathertop via Razorback
There’s something about a trip in a car that’s seen more kilometres than a one-way trip to the moon. Mark’s battered Subaru, with its bouncy suspension and a boot full of hiking gear, was our auto from Fitzroy to the high country for the ANZAC Day long weekend. Five hours of winding highways, coffee stops,…
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Easter on two wheels: A ride through Victoria’s Autumn highlands
The Easter long weekend stretched out ahead, four days that felt like a rare gift. I decided to make the most of it, setting out from Fitzroy on Good Friday with my motorbike pointed east towards Bruthen in Gippsland. The city was emptying fast; Highway 1 was thick with people eager to escape. It’s a…
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HEDx: The future of AI in an education-driven world!
On an intensely luminous April day in Melbourne, the State Library of Victoria became a hub for discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) and its place within higher education. The HEDx forum, hosted by La Trobe University, brought together leaders from universities, industry, and policy to explore how universities can navigate the opportunities and challenges presented…
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The Rubicon Heritage Trail
The Rubicon Heritage Trail is a peaceful weekend escape tucked away in Victoria’s Rubicon Valley, about two hours northeast of Melbourne. At just a few hours long, it’s the kind of walk that feels rewarding without requiring too much effort. The trail follows old narrow-gauge tramlines and aqueducts, winding through lush Mountain Ash forests and…
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Black Bluff: It never gets easier
Black Bluff and I have a long history. It’s the kind of climb that sticks with you—not just because of its eye candy natural views or its place in Tasmania’s ominous Penguin Cradle Trail, but because it humbles anyone who dares climb it. I’ve hiked it three times now, and it hasn’t gotten any easier.…
