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Assessment

Francesca Joyce
In Assessment, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

GenAI Series: Rethinking Teaching and Assessment in the Age of AI

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming the landscape of teaching and learning, yet many faculty members struggle with when, how, and whether to incorporate it into their courses. This resistance may stem from their own concerns, hesitation about its use for various reasons, or academic integrity concerns, as well as skepticism from students. This practical session provides practical strategies to address these challenges while also highlighting the opportunities GenAI offers to enhance teaching and learning. The session focuses on designing assignments that leverage GenAI as a tool to foster deeper engagement, critical thinking, and skill development. Participants will discuss how to:

  • Explore use cases for AI-inclusive assignments that foster student learning.
  • Create AI-resistant assessments.
  • Cultivate AI literacy by helping students critically evaluate AI outputs, understand its limitations, and use it responsibly.

Rather than viewing GenAI as a threat, this session explores strategies to reimagine assignments in ways that both protect academic integrity and help prepare students for an AI-driven business world.

 

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Michael Christie
In Assessment, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

Affordances of AI for Assignments

 

 

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Resources from experts in higher education to help us with generative AI background and framework

Joseph Yun (Pitt)

Ethan Mollick (Wharton)

Michael Christie
In Assessment, Smeal Academy Sessions

Grading and Assessment Strategies

 

This January 29, 2021 session reviewed Canvas gradebook setup and essentials for remote instruction and also explored some basics tools (such as Top Hat) and approaches to help evaluate student attendance and participation in a remote context.

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NOTE: Core Top Hat features are available at no cost to instructors and students, and without the purchase of a standalone clicker device, students can participate in Top Hat activities with their smartphones or via the web for added convenience.

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Changing Name in Zoom

During the session, it was asked how someone goes about changing their name in Zoom. Faculty and staff should go into Workday to do this, click on personal information and preferred name. Students need to contact the registrar to do this. Here are instructions.

Michael Christie
In Assessment, Instructional Strategies & Student Engagement, Smeal Academy Sessions

Engaging Students Through Assessment


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Engaging Students Through Assessment (A session designed as a collaboration between Teaching and Learning with Technology and eLDIG): How can you engage your students through online assessments (both formative and summative)? This August 19, 2020 session covered the changes can you make to your assessments to take advantage of the affordances of the online environment. Topics include setting expectations for online assessments, managing student stress levels, determining the most effective delivery method in your teaching context, adapting both formative and summative assessments from in-person to online formats, and alternatives to online exams.

Session Resources

Michael Christie
In Assessment, Smeal Academy Sessions

Ethics Simulation

Do you think it’s important to teach your students ethical decision-making? Listen to this presentation on Smeal’s new initiative to engage students in a practical, challenging ethics simulation that draws on the expertise of faculty and the eLDIG team. Give the simulation a try and find out how you can become part of this collaborative project.

Session Recording Date: 9.30.19