Redefining Assessment in the Age of AI

As generative AI continues to revolutionize teaching and learning, it is imperative for educators to understand how this technology impacts assessment practices. AI for Education's webinar, "Redefining Assessment in the Age of AI," discussed the transformative effects of AI on student learning and the necessity of evolving assessment methods to keep pace with these changes.

Attendees gained valuable insights into:

-The importance of adapting assessment practices in response to AI advancements

-Practical strategies for designing AI-resistant assessments

-Innovative approaches to leveraging AI for enhanced assessment

-Opportunities for creating balanced, AI-integrated educational environments

AI Summary Notes:

📚 Historical Context and Technological Shifts in Education (06:05 - 08:42)

-Discussion on the impact of calculators, the Internet, and Wi-Fi on education.
-Comparison of past technological shifts to the current impact of generative AI.
-Emphasis on the rapid adoption and integration of AI tools in education.

🧠 Desirable vs. Undesirable Difficulties (15:27 - 18:53)

-Explanation of Robert Bjork's research on desirable difficulties.
-Discussion on how AI can help address undesirable difficulties in education.
-Examples of how AI can support students with learning disabilities, language barriers, and executive functioning issues.

✍️ Redefining Assessment with AI (18:54 - 31:08)

-Introduction to the concept of redefining assessment in the context of AI.
-Discussion on shifting from traditional assessments to more process-focused evaluations.
-Examples of how AI can be used to support assessment practices.

🔄 Practical Application and Prompt Engineering (31:08 - 38:41)

-Demonstration of using ChatGPT to redesign assignment instructions.
-Breaking down assignments into incremental processes with clear steps.
-Discussion on the importance of specificity and transparency in using AI for assessments.

🎓 Future Directions and Call to Action (38:41 - 50:20)

-Encouragement to use AI tools to improve assessment practices.
-Discussion on the importance of durable skills and AI literacy.
-Call to action for participants to experiment with AI tools and share their experiences.

For links to the resources mentioned, please visit: aiforeducaiton.io/redefining-assessment-in-the-age-of-ai