Rethinking Assessment Strategies in the Age of AI

Originally presented for CAT+FD on 19 February 2025 by Ms. Janice Florent and Dr. Jason Todd

Traditional assessment methods often fall short in capturing students’ true abilities and fostering authentic learning experiences, and the introduction of AI (artificial intelligence) tools further complicates the task of accurately assessing genuine student learning.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the educational landscape, it's crucial to reimagine traditional assessment strategies. This workshop will delve into innovative approaches to assessment that are both engaging and rigorous in the age of AI. We will explore how instructors can design assessments that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, while also mitigating the potential risks associated with AI-powered tools.

Workshop Objectives:

• Understand the impact of AI on traditional assessment methods
• Explore strategies to promote authentic learning and critical thinking
• Learn how to leverage Brightspace's Assignments tool to simplify assignment submission, evaluation, and feedback
• Learn how to utilize Brightspace's Rubrics tool to streamline assignment evaluation and feedback

This workshop, the 21st in our #LEX Advanced series, builds on the skills you learned in the #LearnEverywhereXULA course AND is a must-attend for any faculty member who wants to learn about designing alternative/authentic assessments that challenge students to apply their knowledge and skills in meaningful ways in this age of AI. Register today and start using alternative/authentic assessments to transform your teaching and learning!

Resources

Slide Deck

• Slide Deck

Rethinking Assessment Strategies

• Rethinking Assessment Strategies in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• AI and Assessment: Rethinking Assessment Strategies and Supporting Students in Appropriate Use of AI
• Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Write Effective Learning Objectives

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Artificial Intelligence “Bootcamp” for Xavier Faculty Spring 2023
• FaCTS 2024 — Human Learning in an AI World — Initiative to support faculty in planning and implementing innovative curriculum and/or pedagogical projects over the course of an academic year.
• AI Teaching Network — Video library features short, practical clips of use cases and advice for responsibly using generative AI in teaching practices.

AI Assessment Scale

• The Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS): A Framework for Ethical Integration of Generative AI in Educational Assessment. (2024). Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 21(06). https://doi.org/10.53761/q3azde36
• Navigating the Generative AI era: Introducing the AI Assessment Scale for Ethical GenAI Assessment (Supplementary Material)

Brightspace Assignments Tool

• Brightspace Assignments How-to’s

Rubrics

• Authentic Assessment and Rubrics (video)
• Rubrics for Assessment
• AAC&U VALUE Rubrics
• Brightspace Rubrics Tool

CAT+FD Library

NOTE: If you are looking for information on alternative/authentic assessments, we have a number of books on this topic in our CAT Library that faculty can borrow. Visit us in Library Resource Center suite 534 during regular office hours to view our titles.