David Smith
@dave_thesmith
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RSB HE Bioscience teacher of the year 2019, National Teaching Fellow, Prof Bioscience Education, Scout Leader 12th Darlington.
Darlington, England
Joined January 2009
How to Write an UnGoogleable Exam Question – Part 1
davethesmith.wordpress.com
A non-googleable question is one that cannot be easily answered through a single click in an internet search engine. When written well, they create intellectual challenge and require interpretation…
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The rapid rise of GenAI has become a transformative force across higher education. This blog explores how GenAI can be integrated into university curricula to enhance student learning. @Nige1980 @MelMLacey
https://t.co/4G0z8zvyw5
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Do you fancy writing an informal article for a broad readership? View upcoming themes and article types and submit your proposal to the Editorial Office: https://t.co/g9cTFClPEB
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Discover our new feature article on navigating protein structure prediction in the era of machine learning! https://t.co/QOmuWxADtD
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In this interview, David Smith, Professor of Bioscience Education at Sheffield Hallam University, discusses some of the bigger questions in relation to the use of AI in bioscience education and assessment. https://t.co/3hqhSwzKjf
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Thought provoking talk by @KEHplantsci around assessment and the attainment gap. Have a read of this 👇 @RoyalSocBio #BiosciencesAwardingGap network #BAG
https://t.co/ftbm4dW4Qv
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Preprint on our analysis of microclots in Long COVID @dave_thesmith @dodoscientist @Sunny_Rae1 @BinitaKane Increased fibrinaloid microclot counts in platelet-poor plasma are associated with Long COVID
medrxiv.org
Outcomes following SARS-CoV-2 infection are variable; whilst the majority of patients recover without serious complications, a subset of patients develop prolonged illness termed Long COVID or...
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Really great to see our work having an impact through the wonderful open sharing resource that is the @NTRepository - thanks for the recognition very much appreciated.
For sharing exceptional work with sector wide significance we are delighted to present our award for Global Reach and Impact to Dr @Nige1980 and Professor @dave_thesmith. Thank you and congratulations! View some of their work here: https://t.co/JxcQSBN5Rj
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Generative AI can be harnessed in innovative ways to develop more authentic and effective assessments that promise a more relevant educational experience - writes Nigel Francis #Ai #AiandHE #HigherEd
universityworldnews.com
Generative AI can be harnessed in innovative ways to develop more authentic and effective assessments that promise a more relevant educational experie...
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@dave_thesmith and I have been working on a website https://t.co/60FJGjOqqh which we officially launched at the @euatweets #EUALearnTeach conference today. The site showcases some of the ways that Generative AI can be used in Higher Education. Any feedback on site welcomed
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Looking forward to delivering a talk on Generative AI in Higher education with @dave_thesmith tomorrow for the @BiochemSoc. To register
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Today I begin my secondment as Associate Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences @cardiffuni My morning cuppa carries an important message which will be key to my leadership approach. Let's work for meaningful change 😊.
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🚨Award Alert🚨 It is an extraordinary honour and privilege to receive the David Hague Early Career Investigator Award 2024 by @ARUKscientist and join such a fantastic list of previous recipients including @LiddelowSA, @SelinaWray, @soyonhonglab and many more great scientists
Congrats to Dr @MootazSalman, winner of the David Hague Early Career Investigator award! The award is recognition of the most outstanding early career researcher in biomedical dementia research and their contributions to the field. You can read more here:
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🎥 While branched videos didn't boost learning gains, they were a hit for student enjoyment & revision! 📚✨ Key takeaway: Students loved the autonomy in branched formats but still valued the structured approach of linear videos for core content. @MelMLacey @Nige1980
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Insights for #AcademicEducators! Our study explores the impact of interactive branched videos vs traditional linear ones in online courses. @FEBSOpenBio
#EdTech #InnovativeLearning #StudentEngagement #OnlineLearning #InteractiveLearning
https://t.co/5NUHP9IA5I
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Dementia: Hope for the Future Episode 1 Progress now available through @BBCRadioWales @BBCSounds
https://t.co/mZ2DTWTP3w Join us next week for Episode 2: Better Together. Huge thanks to all contributors who bravely shared their stories to help others - you're all incredible.
bbc.co.uk
Dr Emma Yhnell looks at dementia; community support, carers and government policy.
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Latest preprint from our lab, assessing ferroptosis inducers Erastin, RSL3 and FIN56, and also Nrf2 inhibitors, as potential radio-sensitisers in 3D cell cultures of breast cancer cell lines. Alaa’s 1st output from her PhD.
Assessment of ferroptosis inducers and Nrf2 inhibitors as radiosensitisers in 2D and 3D breast cancer cell cultures https://t.co/fXa7vUK5RM
#bioRxiv
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Amazed at how popular the AI Guidance that @dave_thesmith and I wrote, which is hosted on the @NTRepository. Nearly 1800 views and over 370 downloads since mid September…Wow! https://t.co/m9iYml3wdy
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk
This article discusses the implications of generative AI tools like ChatGPT for assessment in higher education. We note there are currently no reliable ways to detect AI-generated content, making it...
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Had a wonderful time giving the annual @RoySocChem northern branch A-level Christmas lecture. - what is AI and machine learning - how is it used in chemistry - how students can use it ethically >200 keen students from across Sheffield loads of engagement and great questions.
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Friends in the North (and others willing to travel) 👇 come and talk student engagement.
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Delighted that this paper on embedding retrieval practice has finally been published. It took a while to find a suitable home but it’s now available at https://t.co/oCENjtMwoG
@MScMedEd @SwanseaMedicine @CUBiosciences
iubmb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Retrieval practice is an evidence-based approach to teaching; here, we evaluate the use of PeerWise for embedding retrieval practice into summative assessment. PeerWise allows anonymous authoring,...
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