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Reimagining Assessments for the AI Era: An Instructor Roundtable

If students can use AI to answer a test question, does that question assess their learning? This session dives into how instructors are adapting their assessments to focus on problem solving, applied knowledge, and deeper understanding.


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Key moments from this webinar include:

Current Approaches to Assessments

00:08:07 – 00:08:31: Casey Wilhelm discusses his focus on authentic assessments that emphasize real-world application and critical thinking, encouraging students to critique AI-generated outputs and personalize assignments.

Specific Assignments & Techniques

00:35:52 – 00:36:10: Russell Betts highlights ALEKS®, McGraw Hill’s adaptive learning tool, which uses AI to tailor learning paths based on initial knowledge checks.

Final Advice for Educators

00:47:05 – 00:47:27: Vernon Richardson encourages instructors to embrace the inevitability of AI in education, and to focus on teaching students how to use it effectively rather than banning it.

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