Designing Authentic Assessment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Teaching

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UC Online

Learn how to design authentic assessment strategies as an educator in the age of generative artificial intelligence. This short course provides practical skills and knowledge to leverage AI tools to support grading, feedback, and academic integrity.

NZ$821

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Flexible online learning from anywhere

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Use GenAI tools to support grading and feedback

Gain practical experience in leveraging generative AI tools to streamline grading and provide effective student feedback.

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Understand the implications of AI in educational assessment

Assess the suitability and limitations of AI when integrated into feedback and grading processes.

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Evaluate the integration of AI tools in feedback

Determine best practices for integrating AI into assessment workflows and evaluate their effectiveness for your teaching context.

What You're Signing Up For

This 20-hour short course equips secondary and tertiary educators to harness generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in their assessment processes. Participants will learn how AI tools can streamline grading, support student feedback, and help design effective, meaningful assessments, all while maintaining academic integrity. The hands-on curriculum guides teachers through evaluating and integrating AI, developing responsible guidelines, and supporting students' use of AI ethically in assessments. Ideal for teachers, lecturers, and education leaders seeking to enhance their assessment practice using current technology.

Course Content

  • Opportunities & challenges of AI in assessment
  • Developing assessments with AI
  • Helping students navigate AI use in assessments
  • Using AI to support grading and feedback
  • Critical evaluation of ethical, legal, and practical implications of GenAI
  • Creation of guidelines for responsible AI use in assessment
  • Self-assessment modules and completion activities

What you need to know first

No formal prerequisites. Open to anyone confident in listening, reading, and writing in English.

Recommended for current teachers, educators, and academics. Non-teachers should contact the provider to check suitability.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Education

  • EdTech

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Professional development for educators

  • Enhanced assessment and feedback skills for teaching roles