Tag: assessment
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How I use the AI Assessment Scale: Part 1
In this post, I explore what the AI Assessment Scale means to me, and how I apply it in different contexts. I also describe what the AIAS is NOT.
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Talking to Teachers About AI in Schools
The post reflects on the challenges educators face regarding AI in classrooms, highlighting debates over its benefits and drawbacks. Teachers seek clarity on its capabilities while being burdened by evolving technologies. Successful integration relies on collaboration among subject matter experts who can explore AI’s potential across disciplines, guiding effective use in education.
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Expertise Not Included: One of the Biggest Problems with AI in Education
The debate about the effectiveness of AI chatbots in education continues amidst rapid AI advancements. Despite the broad knowledge and potential of AI systems, learners need expertise to effectively utilize them. The challenge lies in knowing how to ask the right questions and identify inaccuracies. Customised, purposeful applications could provide a more beneficial alternative to…
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AI Assessment Scale Level 1: No AI
This series of posts explores the AIAS, discussing various assessment types at each level. Level 1 entails no AI, requiring careful articulation to dissuade its use. Balancing assessment security and validity is key, while practical, inclusive assessments can be designed without AI. Educators propose diverse “No AI” assessments, emphasising foundational skills and soft skills for…
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Updating the AI Assessment Scale
Thanks for visiting! Before you read on, please make sure you visit our new website at https://aiassessmentscale.com/. It’s the new home for all of the AIAS related materials, publications, and resources. Thanks! It’s been over 12 months since the first blog post about the AI Assessment Scale, and a lot has changed, both with the…
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Design Refine Create: A Framework for GenAI Curriculum Design
For the past few weeks, I’ve been exploring ways that educators can take back control of generative artificial intelligence. As part of curriculum design, I started with reflections on how I use multimodal generative AI myself when designing my blogs on education and resources. Then, I took a brief side step into EdTech application design…
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Can the AI Assessment Scale stop students “cheating” with AI?
Before you read on: We have updated the AI Assessment Scale and are now focusing our attention on Version 2. However, we understand that many schools and universities around the world have done great things with the original AI Assessment Scale and we continue to support V1. Make sure to check out both versions to…
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New Online Course: Introduction to Generative AI
This online course, “Introduction to Generative AI in Education,” equips educators with foundational knowledge of generative AI and its practical use in the classroom. Participants explore technical concepts, ethical considerations, practical applications, and global perspectives. The course focuses on integrating AI into educational settings, addressing bias, and understanding its impact on student wellbeing.
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Racist, Robotic, and Random: More Thoughts on Generative AI Grading
There has been a surge in discussions on using generative AI for assessment and grading, sparking polarised views on its potential biases and impacts. Research and personal experiments have revealed concerns about AI’s capability and fairness in grading, particularly in regards to racial bias. The black box nature of AI poses challenges, and while it…
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The AI Assessment Scale GPT: Aligning your assessment with the AIAS
Before you read on: We have updated the AI Assessment Scale and are now focusing our attention on Version 2. However, we understand that many schools and universities around the world have done great things with the original AI Assessment Scale and we continue to support V1. Make sure to check out both versions to…