The growing prevalence of generative AI (GenAI) is changing the way we approach assessment in higher education. On one hand, uncritical or unstructured use can risk undermining deep learning. On the other, when used thoughtfully, GenAI can help students build new skills, strengthen critical thinking, and engage with learning in fresh and creative ways.
As the functionality and capabilities of GenAI tools and platforms continue to rapidly evolve, it is important to design assignments that can effectively assess student learning and support academic integrity. At the same time, inviting students to use GenAI in assessments in various ways may be compatible with the disciplinary contexts and learning goals of some courses. In a recent survey about student use and perceptions of AI, UBC students recommended that faculty adapt assessment methods to address academic integrity concerns while also focusing assessments on critical thinking and knowledge application.
The pages linked below provide advice and strategies for creating or revising assessments to either help mitigate GenAI use by students, or incorporate such use into assignments where appropriate. If you would like further support in designing assessments for your courses, please reach out to the CTLT!
Communicating with Students
Considerations when communicating with students about GenAI use in courses
Academic Integrity
Information and links to further resources about academic integrity and GenAI detection tools
Assessments that Involve GenAI
Strategies to incorporate student use of GenAI into assessments where desired
GenAI-Resilient Assessments
Strategies for making assessments more resilient to use of GenAI by students