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Our people: Judy Zhu
People
Product Development
Read Time 3 Mins

Our people: Judy Zhu

Judy Zhu is a software engineer who works out of Learnosity's Sydney office. Here she tells us about the challenges of cultural transition, the work she's most proud of, and the hazardous worlds of stock market investing and marathon running...

by Micheál HeffernanSenior Editor
The EU AI Act: A blueprint for “human-centric” AI is on the way
Principles
AI Regulation

The EU AI Act: A blueprint for “human-centric” AI is on the way

AI is a fast-evolving field. Here, Learnosity's VP of Legal and Privacy, Jamie Armstrong, gives an overview of the EU’s emerging efforts to regulate its development.

by Jamie Armstrong
Read Time 5 Mins
AI and assessment: The product perspective
Principles
AI

AI and assessment: The product perspective

Neil McGough, Chief Product Officer, offers his thoughts on the importance of user feedback in creating an AI-enabled product experience that offers real value.

by Micheál Heffernan
Read Time 4 Mins

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AI and assessment: The industry insider’s view
Principles
AI

AI and assessment: The industry insider’s view

Having worked at the intersection of assessment and technology for close to three decades, Learnosity EVP John Kleeman has seen countless trends come and go. Here, he talks about the truly game-changing innovations he’s seen, and how AI has the potential to take its place among them.

by Nakita Mason
Read Time 8 Mins
AI and assessment: The CEO perspective
Principles
AI

AI and assessment: The CEO perspective

Learnosity co-founder and CEO Gavin Cooney shares his thoughts on the potential and pitfalls of AI, Learnosity’s AI product, and the importance of adaptability.

by Micheál Heffernan
Read Time 6 Mins
Six technology trends in standardized testing
Principles
Edtech Trends

Six technology trends in standardized testing

Standardized testing is undergoing a miniature renaissance, emerging as something more personalized and less uniform. John Kleeman explores the technology trends effecting this change.

by John Kleeman
Read Time 5 Mins
Safety first: What you need to know about ISO 27001 certification
Principles
Data & Security

Safety first: What you need to know about ISO 27001 certification

Keeping data safe and secure is a priority for all digital-first organizations. But obtaining ISO certification requires an ongoing commitment, as Learnosity EVP John Kleeman explains.

by John Kleeman
Read Time 3 Mins
39 standards to help build a learning or assessment product
Principles
Learning & Development

39 standards to help build a learning or assessment product

Keep your product-building efforts on track with an extensive list of the learning industry’s most important and influential standards.

by John Kleeman
Read Time 7 Mins
Partnership, personalization, progress: AWS’s Kevin Bell on how technology is shaping the future of learning
Principles
Partnerships

Partnership, personalization, progress: AWS’s Kevin Bell on how technology is shaping the future of learning

Kevin Bell, Head of Higher Education & Research at Amazon Web Services shares his thoughts with us on technology’s impact on learning, the benefits of disruptive partnering, and the future of learner measurement.

by Micheál Heffernan
Read Time 6 Mins
ATP’s new best practice guidelines for Technology-Based Assessment—a summary
Principles
Learning & Development

ATP’s new best practice guidelines for Technology-Based Assessment—a summary

A major set of guidelines for technology based assessment recently launched. Here, Learnosity EVP John Kleeman reveals its key takeaways.

by John Kleeman
Read Time 4 Mins
To be perfectly honest: How AI and technology could impact test cheating
Principles
Edtech Trends

To be perfectly honest: How AI and technology could impact test cheating

For as long as there has been testing, there has been cheating. But as assessment continues to go digital, new tools are emerging to better equip those on both sides of the test cheating line.

by John Kleeman
Read Time 6 Mins
AI meets UX: Designing a human-centric, AI-powered authoring experience
Process
AI

AI meets UX: Designing a human-centric, AI-powered authoring experience

Because Learnosity believes AI is a force for good, we want to deliver a product that’s impressive enough to win over even the staunchest of skeptics. To achieve that goal, we need to design a first-rate experience that guides users into this brave new world with confidence.

by Seán Kenehan
Read Time 5 Mins
“Building the bullseye”: How product demos can address diverse prospect needs
Process
Strategy

“Building the bullseye”: How product demos can address diverse prospect needs

Keeping things simple by focusing on what’s important is how you demonstrate both understanding and compatibility with a client's needs.

by Kevin Holloway
Read Time 5 Mins
Lighting the unknown: How reporting can guide the way for learning
Process
Data & Insights

Lighting the unknown: How reporting can guide the way for learning

Reporting has traditionally been an underserved area in learning, but for Learnosity Product Manager Nick Hutton, data allows individuals to build a clearer picture of how they’re doing and where they can improve.

by Learnosity
Read Time 4 Mins
Scaling in the time of COVID: How we run load tests at Learnosity
Process
Engineering

Scaling in the time of COVID: How we run load tests at Learnosity

Senior Software Engineer Olivier Mehani on running a load test to keep Learnosity’s system performant in the face of dramatic user growth.

by Olivier Mehani
Read Time 6 Mins
Infrastructure as code: Successfully scaling to new heights
Process
Engineering

Infrastructure as code: Successfully scaling to new heights

How do you prepare a product to meet the demands of a rapidly growing user base? Meet someone who knows. Alan Garfield is a busy…

by Micheál Heffernan
Read Time 8 Mins
What a VPAT reveals about Learnosity’s approach to accessibility
Process
Updates & Product Tips

What a VPAT reveals about Learnosity’s approach to accessibility

Product Manager Adam Bextream explains why Learnosity’s Voluntary Product Accessibility Template is testament to our unwavering commitment to helping customers become more accessible all the time.

by Learnosity
Read Time 3 Mins
Learnosity launches Author Aide, a new AI-powered tool that makes exam question creation 10 times faster
Company

Learnosity launches Author Aide, a new AI-powered tool that makes exam question creation 10 times faster

New AI authoring tool will dramatically change test creation, making it up to 10 times faster than traditional methods. Learnosity creates a unique opportunity to…

by Learnosity
Read Time 2 Mins
How adaptive testing can fill post-pandemic learning gaps
Product
Data & Insights

How adaptive testing can fill post-pandemic learning gaps

More edtech platforms are using adaptive learning to get personal with their learning loss recovery plans. Here are four customer examples we’ve seen.

by Monet Slinowsky
Read Time 4 Mins
Math literacy and metacognition: Swapping repetition for reflection
Product
Learning & Development

Math literacy and metacognition: Swapping repetition for reflection

STEM Product Manager Kathleen Hake looks at the role of metacognition in promoting math literacy and how assessment for learning must evolve.

by Kathleen Hake
Read Time 3 Mins
What 39.3 million learners taught us about the future of assessment
Product
Data & Insights

What 39.3 million learners taught us about the future of assessment

In October 2020, Learnosity delivered 2.15 billion questions to millions of students as digital assessment provided a lifebuoy for an industry in crisis. Here's what we learned.

by Gavin Cooney
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Unblock test navigation: 5 Action Builder use cases
Product
Updates & Product Tips

Unblock test navigation: 5 Action Builder use cases

Simplifying assessment navigation should always be a priority for product owners and content creators. Learnosity’s Action Builder makes it easy.

by Learnosity
Read Time 4 Mins
How we relaunched our help content to better serve our customers
Product
Customer Support

How we relaunched our help content to better serve our customers

The primary job of help content is to empower customers to help themselves. Here's how we went about it.

by Edwin Dawson
Read Time 5 Mins
Our people: Kate Hake
People
Product Management

Our people: Kate Hake

Kate Hake is a Product Manager at Learnosity focusing on the K12 and Higher Ed markets. Here, she talks about career change, steep learning curves, and the many wonders of the great outdoors.

by Micheál Heffernan
Read Time 3 Mins
Our people: Monet Slinowsky
People
Product Management

Our people: Monet Slinowsky

Whether it's digging into customer solutions or exploring the hiking trails near her home city of Toronto, Learnosity Product Manager Monet Slinowsky likes a good adventure.

by Micheál Heffernan
Read Time 2 Mins
Our people: Rich Shupe
People
Customer Support

Our people: Rich Shupe

Rich Shupe, Learnosity's VP of Global Support, talks big-picture motivations, the power of care in building a company culture, and the wonders of woodworking.

by Micheál Heffernan
Read Time 4 Mins