Session Recap: Moving Toward AI-Resistant Assessments: Engaging Learners Through Research-Based Peer Assessment Practices

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Wednesday, July 10 at 10:00 am

 

Abstract / Session Overview

Dr. Nicholas Duran from Arizona State University shared innovative strategies for designing AI-resistant assessments. Dr. Duran highlighted the need for authentic assessments that inspire critical thinking and detailed how peer assessment can mitigate AI use. Attendees learned about the benefits of peer assessment, including promoting process-based thinking and ensuring authentic skill development, even in high-enrollment courses. Dr. Duran highlighted the peer learning tool Peerceptiv as his choice to scale valid and reliable peer assessment in his course. 

Details

Key Topics:

  1. The Need for Authentic Assessments
    • Importance of inspiring critical thinking.
    • Moving beyond traditional multiple-choice tests.
  2. Benefits of Peer Assessment
    • Promotes career-ready skills such as process-based thinking.
    • Assesses authentic skill development.
    • Motivates student efforts.
    • Mitigate AI misuse.
  3. Peer Assessment Methodologies
    • Leveraging purpose-built peer learning technology (Peerceptiv)
    • Instructor-supported peer assessment (spot-checking and benchmarking)
  4. Additional Tools and Techniques
    • Overview of peer assessment provider Peerceptiv
    • Monitoring version history.
    • Provide reasons for practice.
    • Limit sources to class materials and set guidelines around citations.
  5. Alternative Assessments to Mitigate AI-Use
    • Project-Based Assessment: Emphasis on student-driven projects.
    • Innovative Use of Live Presentations: Enhances student engagement and evaluation.
    • AI-Integrated Assignments: Leverage AI to encourage critical thinking and study.

 

Resources

Link to slides: https://peerceptiv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Moving-Toward-AI-Resistant-Assessments.pdf 

Learn more about Peerceptiv: https://peerceptiv.com/peerceptiv-at-instructurecon/