As Philippa Hardman writes, "As initial fear of AI among educators turns more and more into curiosity, the question I get asked most is: how can I assess learning if ChatGPT can write assignments?" This post offers a three-step guide: first,w rite inquiry-based objectives that "focus not just on the acquisition of knowledge but also on the development of skills and behaviours, like critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and research skills"; second, "design projects that learners will complete to hit the objectives"; and third, "create a comprehensive mark scheme that considers not only knowledge acquisition but also skills development and methods demonstrated during the inquiry process." This would probably address the problem, at least for now (later, it might just be a fancy way of training the student's personal AI). But it seems like a lot of work.
p.s. I'm always wary of Substack posts because they walk a fine line between open access and paywalls. But the model used by Philippa Hardman offers a nice middle ground: the posts are always open access, but a subscription is available if you want to comment on them or ask follow-up questions. This model doesn't block anyone (because, after all, you can always comment on your own blog or Mastodon account) but it does offer a tangible benefit for support.
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