{"id":165,"date":"2025-05-27T13:03:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/?page_id=165"},"modified":"2026-06-11T07:57:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T07:57:21","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Assessment 2030 represents our commitment to educational excellence, ensuring Curtin graduates are prepared for success in an evolving digital world while maintaining the integrity and quality of their qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-is-Assessment-2030?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-is-Assessment-2030?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-is-Assessment-2030?\">What is Assessment 2030?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-is-Assessment-2030?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58023300 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58023300 BCX8\">Assessment 2030 is Â鶹ֱ²¥&#8217;s strategic project designed to support the assurance of learning across all courses. The project also helps create and embed AI into curriculum to support future-ready graduates.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-are-the-main-objectives-of-Assessment-2030?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-are-the-main-objectives-of-Assessment-2030?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-are-the-main-objectives-of-Assessment-2030?\">What are the main objectives of Assessment 2030?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-are-the-main-objectives-of-Assessment-2030?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Assessment 2030 delivers three key objectives:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li>Providing robust assurance of learning across our university<\/li>\n<li>Appropriately integrating generative AI within assessment and curriculum<\/li>\n<li>Developing sustainable assessment practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-is-the-Two-Lane-Approach?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-is-the-Two-Lane-Approach?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-is-the-Two-Lane-Approach?\">What is the Two-Lane Approach?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-is-the-Two-Lane-Approach?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The Two-Lane Approach is an increasingly adopted framework across higher education that recognises the need to balance the assurance of learning while providing rich opportunities for students to develop as independent learners in a digital world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>Lane 1: Assessment of Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Provides the assurance of learning that maintains the integrity of degrees<\/li>\n<li>Uses secure assessments at key points (exams, supervised demonstrations, industry placements)<\/li>\n<li>Confirms student achievement and supports progression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>Lane 2: Assessment for Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li>Supports students&#8217; scaffolded development of professional capabilities<\/li>\n<li>Includes continuous formative activities integrated throughout learning<\/li>\n<li>Develops skills needed for digital and AI-influenced workplaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-does-Assessment-2030-address-generative-AI?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-does-Assessment-2030-address-generative-AI?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-does-Assessment-2030-address-generative-AI?\">How does Assessment 2030 address generative AI?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-does-Assessment-2030-address-generative-AI?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">advancement<\/span> of generative AI requires a fundamental change in how educators assess students\u2019 competencies. Through the Two-Lane Approach, educators respond to generative AI by either creating assessment environments where learning can be verified (i.e., supervised or invigilated), or creating open learning environments where students learn to develop alongside technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Lane 1 and Lane 2 assessments are equally important to support students\u2019 learning.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-guidance-does-Assessment-2030-have-for-designing-Lane-2-assessments?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-guidance-does-Assessment-2030-have-for-designing-Lane-2-assessments?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-guidance-does-Assessment-2030-have-for-designing-Lane-2-assessments?\">What guidance does Assessment 2030 have for designing Lane 2 assessments?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-guidance-does-Assessment-2030-have-for-designing-Lane-2-assessments?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>For educators designing Lane 2 or non-secure assessments, we encourage setting clear guidance on the appropriate use of GenAI in the assessment. This doesn&#8217;t mean restricting GenAI or telling students when and when not to use GenAI, but rather scaffolding ethical and appropriate use to support their learning.<\/p>\n<p>We also highly recommend that educators reflect on the rubrics and learning outcomes for Lane 2 assessments. It is important to shift the focus to the process of learning, rather than the product. This is key, not only because students&#8217; access to premium tools varies, but also because Lane 2 is about scaffolding learning, rather than validating learning has occurred.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-benefits-will-Assessment-2030-deliver?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-benefits-will-Assessment-2030-deliver?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-benefits-will-Assessment-2030-deliver?\">What benefits will Assessment 2030 deliver?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-benefits-will-Assessment-2030-deliver?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>For educators:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li>Greater recognition and respect for excellent teaching and assessment design<\/li>\n<li>Improved teaching quality through innovative practices<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable workload processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>For students:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li>Enhanced graduate employability<\/li>\n<li>Skills aligned with evolving digital workplaces<\/li>\n<li>More engaging and meaningful assessment experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>For the university:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li>Strengthened industry partnerships<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced reputation for educational innovation<\/li>\n<li>Improved academic integrity frameworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-is-the-Assessment-2030-Future-Fund?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-is-the-Assessment-2030-Future-Fund?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-is-the-Assessment-2030-Future-Fund?\">What is the Assessment 2030 Future Fund?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-is-the-Assessment-2030-Future-Fund?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The Future Fund provided grants of up to $20,000 to support innovative teaching initiatives at Curtin, focusing on digital transformation and GenAI integration. The fund offered three streams: Piloting GenAI Tools, Industry Expertise for GenAI-literate graduates, and Students as Partners in Assessment Design. The 2026 round is now closed, with all projects to be completed by December 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">For full details on eligibility, funding streams, application requirements, and how to apply, visit the <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/assessment2030\/general-resource-hub\/future-fund-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Fund 2026 page<\/a> or contact <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:Assessment2030@curtin.edu.au\">Assessment2030@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-can-I-get-involved?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-can-I-get-involved?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-can-I-get-involved?\">How can I get involved?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-can-I-get-involved?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">By joining one of our working groups:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li><strong>GenAI Champions<\/strong>: Lead university-wide discussions on the appropriate and ethical use of AI in Learning &amp; Teaching<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assessment Innovation Think Tank:<\/strong> Co-create future-thinking assessment approaches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Curtin:<\/strong> Ensure inclusive, culturally responsive approaches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Students as Partners: <\/strong>Co-design with student voices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Other opportunities:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li>Attend Lunch and Learn sessions<\/li>\n<li>Participate in showcases and professional development events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact <a href=\"mailto:Assessment2030@curtin.edu.au\">Assessment2030@curtin.edu.au <\/a>to learn more.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-does-Assessment-2030-align-with-external-requirements?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-does-Assessment-2030-align-with-external-requirements?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-does-Assessment-2030-align-with-external-requirements?\">How does Assessment 2030 align with external requirements?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-does-Assessment-2030-align-with-external-requirements?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Assessment 2030 aims to clarify the minimum expectations for all Curtin courses; however, additional measures may be required for <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">professionally accredited courses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-does-Assessment-2030-recognise-disciplinary-differences?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-does-Assessment-2030-recognise-disciplinary-differences?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-does-Assessment-2030-recognise-disciplinary-differences?\">How does Assessment 2030 recognise disciplinary differences?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-does-Assessment-2030-recognise-disciplinary-differences?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Assessment 2030 will provide a simple, shared language for our educators and students at Curtin. Through the collaborative process, including two academic secondments from each faculty, we anticipate that Assessment 2030 will have further contextual adaptation across disciplines.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Where-can-I-learn-more?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Where-can-I-learn-more?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Where-can-I-learn-more?\">Where can I learn more?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Where-can-I-learn-more?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul style=\"color: #4b4b4b; margin-top: 0;\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staffportal.curtin.edu.au\/learning-and-teaching\/assessment-2030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assessment 2030 intranet site<\/a>:<\/strong> Comprehensive resources and updates<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/heyzine.com\/flip-book\/a4a65ae2c2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strategic Planning Document<\/a>:<\/strong> Detailed implementation plans<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:Assessment2030@curtin.edu.au\">Assessment2030@curtin.edu.au<\/a> for specific questions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Events:<\/strong> Regular showcases, workshops, and information sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Curtin Co-Design FAQs:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-is-Curtin-Co-Design?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-is-Curtin-Co-Design?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-is-Curtin-Co-Design?\">What is Curtin Co-Design?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-is-Curtin-Co-Design?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Curtin Co-Design is a course prioritisation process developed to support specific courses to adapt to new university guidance developed by Assessment 2030. It&#8217;s a six-month collaborative consultation designed to help course teams reflect on current practices and explore opportunities for enhancement.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-does-my-course-get-nominated-for-Co-Design?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-does-my-course-get-nominated-for-Co-Design?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-does-my-course-get-nominated-for-Co-Design?\">How does my course get nominated for Co-Design?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-does-my-course-get-nominated-for-Co-Design?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Courses are nominated by your Faculty&#8217;s Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean (Learning &amp; Teaching) for the Assessment 2030 Curtin Co-Design initiative. 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