Higher Education
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made an explosive entry leaving nearly every industry, including higher ed, wondering how to coexist with AI and its rapidly transforming capabilities. No matter what side of the AI debate you’re on, one thing remains clear and even more important than ever … Now is the time to redefine assessment practices to ensure learning is engaging, measurable, and relevant so students are competent and confident.
As you adapt, use these resources and best practices to build AI-proof authentic assessments that provide evidence of learning and prepare career-ready students.
National University
National University
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A blog post exploring how higher ed leaders can align education with workforce needs, integrate AI solutions, and prepare students for job success
An essential guide to assessing skills in an AI-driven world, with practical strategies and examples to help educators prepare students for real-world success
A blog post exploring AI use in education, emphasizing its role in enhancing research and writing skills while addressing ethical issues and academic integrity
A short video clip on why assessments should prioritize student learning improvement over routine reporting
A blog demonstrating how feedback is essential to authentic assessments, and how video enables feedback that drives meaningful growth
A blog post on how AI can complement the learning experience, along with faculty’s perspective on the pros and cons of AI in the classroom
A blog exploring the shift from traditional assessments to authentic assessments in the AI era, with examples to assess for meaningful learning
Insights and practical tips on designing assessments to support authentic learning and prevent cheating
A short video clip on what Artificial Intelligence tools have revealed about instruction
A short video clip on the importance of audience for student learning
A short video clip on what types of questions are most effective for meaningful learning
A short video clip sharing tips on how to make assignments and assessments more effective
A short video clip focused on using – not banning – AI tools in assignment makeovers
On-demand webinar with special guest, Derek Bruff, Ph.D., on revamping assignments and assessments to drive meaningful learning
A video explaining two key components of feedback for any student
A video showing how personalized feedback fuels learning
A video about helping students better understand the goals of learning assignments
A video on why students need to understand what AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude really know
A video on reverting to the basics of what and why we want students to learn
A video on how to drive meaningful learning and protect academic integrity using video technology
A video sharing best practices on setting expectations for using AI in coursework
A blog post with simple tips and examples of retooling traditional assessments into authentic assessments that measure learning and application of knowledge and skills
An article about the role of video in bolstering authentic assessments and creating meaningful learning that creates results
A blog post recapping a webinar on the disruption AI has caused in higher ed and how the importance of revamping assessments to make them more authentic
A webinar where higher ed faculty reveal strategies and tools they use to assess authentically
A video clip on why we must educate students on how to learn rather than simply how to absorb knowledge
A video clip about the difficulty of conducting authentic assessment and how AI facilitates experiential learning
A video clip about how student and educator roles must adapt to AI tools
A blog post on the advantages and shortcomings of AI in higher ed, and how to embrace the technology while focusing on meaningful learning and skill development
A webinar focussed on how education providers and instructors are reconsidering effective and authentic feedback and assessment strategies as AI tools and resources become readily available to students around the world
A blog post on the importance of assessing students authentically, and why it’s becoming the most important assessment strategy
A blog post on the importance of assessing students authentically, and why it’s becoming the most important assessment strategy
A short video clip featuring a recent graduate on how using technology in college helps prepare new employees for the tools they will need to use in their careers
A blog post on the importance of creating evidence of learning for today’s students, and the tools that enable this measurement across all disciplines on campus
A short video clip about how critical video is in providing authentic learning experiences that prepare work-ready students
A blog with tips for preparing students for success and challenges they will face beyond the classroom
A panel discussion featuring thought leader and communications instructor, JD Schramm, joined by career development and recruiting experts
Learn how to plan and execute more meaningful assessments
A blog post demonstrating the importance of video feedback based on the experiences of three instructors
A blog post outlining approaches for and characteristics of effective student assessment and how video + feedback can improve its outcome.
A research-based resource detailing characteristics of valuable feedback, along with methods and techniques for optimizing feedback delivery
A short clip where JD Schramm describes how GoReact has allowed him to be more efficient in providing feedback to students
A short video clip where Adam Jones defines a scaffolding learning method called “deliberate practice”
A blog post with tips for using formative assessment in any higher ed discipline
