Exploring the Use of GenAI in Formative Assessment of Student Learning
Hybrid "Study Day" Panel Co-sponsored by DoIT & FDC
Meeting Resources:
- Webex recording
- Combined slides from panelists
- 1/16/25 "Iron Chef Grading" working lunch & results informing today's panel.
If students were persuaded that AI could fairly and accurately assess their ungraded (formative) practice, might faculty be willing and able to provide more opportunities for them to do so? If so, would it make a difference in more high-stakes (summative) assessments like midterm and final exams or assignments? If so, how might faculty best nudge and support students to take advantage of AI-assisted practice?
In this panel presentation, three faculty from three colleges will show and tell how and why they are exploring the use of GenAI in formative assessment of student learning. Panelists and uses cases include the following:
- Sarah Bass (Chemistry) use of Google NotebookLM for Chem 101 tutorials and virtual assistance.
- Tim Finin (CS/EE) debrief of AI's prior results on his final exam, perhaps as a study guide for current students preparing for his next final exam?
- John Schumacher (ANTH/SOCY) use of AI to generate case studies and assess student analyses of them.
Each panelist will have 5-10 minutes to briefly describe how AI could be or was used to efficiently and effectively assess student formative practice, related issues & opportunities, and next steps. This “Study Day” hybrid workshop is jointly sponsored by the Division of Information Technology and the Faculty Development Center. It will be recorded (and posted on this RSVP site afterward), and lunch will be provided to registered "In Person" participants.