With the rapid advancement of AI solutions such as ChatGPT, higher education institutions are struggling to ensure academic integrity while maintaining quality, growth-oriented learning experiences. However, the rise of ChatGPT also presents a critical opportunity to transform the way we think about learning and assessment. Here is where pedagogical approaches such as authentic assessment prove essential, as they can help engage and evaluate students at every step of their learning journey.
Join this webinar to discover the best authentic assessment strategies from Boston College and Fort Hays State University to foster meaningful learning in the new era of AI.
Get a head start on enhancing your educational practices by downloading our ebook, "Authentic Assessment Rubrics in Higher Education: A Collection of Templates." This resource complements the topics we'll be discussing at OLC and provides valuable insights for educators seeking to implement authentic assessment strategies including:
John FitzGibbon is the Associate Director for Digital Learning Innovation in CDIL at Boston College. His role is to explore the use of digital tools to enhance teaching and learning practice in both online and face to face courses at BC. In addition he manages the FD&I team to support BC faculty in all aspects of their teaching - from getting their online courses ready for the new semester, facilitating training programs in course design, course development, and teaching online.
Nathan is an instructional technologist at Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies (TILT). He specializes in helping faculty find the digital tools to best help them in their courses. Nathan also oversees Blackboard for FHSU by creating courses, maintaining the overall quality of the system, and troubleshooting technology issues for faculty. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in English and his Masters of Liberal Studies - eLearning Professional at FHSU. He is currently working to gain his Doctor of Philosophy in Information Sciences and Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri.
Passionate about the world of Digital Learning, Marion’s journey has afforded her a 360° view of this sector: starting as a distance learner, then progressing to become a tutor and online instructor, and ultimately an instructional designer. With a blend of pedagogical innovation and UX Design, she enjoys envisioning and crafting learning experiences that foster participants' engagement. Marion finds AI to be valuable in saving time when creating certain pedagogical activities, particularly quizzes with detailed feedback. She sees value in leverage AI to generate templates that can be personalized.
Adrien Painturier champions the use of digital tools to elevate educational practices. With a notable interest in AI, functioning as a daily user and facilitator, he is dedicated to enhancing the pedagogical landscape. His initiatives ensure faculty and students are well-equipped to employ innovative technologies, aligning with HEC Paris's vision for a progressive and interactive learning ecosystem.
Melinda is a learning designer who received her training as a high school teacher in Hungary and completed her PhD at Paris VIII & Cornell. She is dedicated to creating impactful courses across a variety of projects, ranging from designing courses for EMBA public programs to collaborating with NGOs. Melinda is particularly interested in how AI can facilitate the development of high quality courses and how it could be integrated in personalized learning via algorithms to tailor educational content and assessments according to each student's individual needs and learning styles.
Marie is a learning designer at HEC Paris. She has 16 years of experience in instructional design across both private and public sectors, including institutions such as Demos Group, Crédit Agricole, and Paris-Dauphine University. In her work, Marie is particularly focused on the clarity of course structure and ways of managing learners' attention span and engagement. Marie is interested in how AI can be used to do more than just generate educational content (which she already does on a regular basis). For example, how could AI be used to give students detailed feedback on their work?
As a Digital Learning Leader and innovation Manager at the Pedagogical Innovation Laboratory (PILab) of EDHEC Business School, Claudia is actively involved in the search for transformation of the educational landscape. She is dedicated to improving the learning experience, contributing to an engaging environment for students, teachers, and researchers. Her role involves providing strategic guidance for the seamless integration of technology into face-to-face, blended, and online learning across all university programs. Claudia's approach to teaching and learning also revolves around the use of Artificial Intelligence to promote creative engagement and collaborative learning, ensuring that the educational journey is not just informative but also transformative.
11:00 - 11:05 AM ET
Max de Raaff (Business Development Team Lead at FeedbackFruits)
11:05 - 11:20 AM ET
John FitzGibbon (Associate Director for Digital Learning Innovation at Boston College) will discuss how the rise of ChatGPT and AI in higher education impacts how we think of learning and assessment and provide best strategies for creating meaningful learning experiences by embracing AI technology.
11:20 - 11:35 AM ET
Max de Raaff (Business Development Team Lead at FeedbackFruits) will discuss how pedagogical technology can help implement effective, meaningful assessment and leverage the opportunities of AI.
11:35 - 11:50 AM ET
Nathan Riedel (Instructional Technologist at Fort Hays State University) will showcase how Fort Hays State University used AI and assessment tools to help students develop crucial skills such as academic writing and collaboration and stay engaged throughout the entire course.
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM ET
11:00 - 11:05 AM ET
Max de Raaff (Business Development Team Lead at FeedbackFruits)
11:05 - 11:20 AM ET
John FitzGibbon (Associate Director for Digital Learning Innovation at Boston College) will discuss how the rise of ChatGPT and AI in higher education impacts how we think of learning and assessment and provide best strategies for creating meaningful learning experiences by embracing AI technology.
11:20 - 11:35 AM ET
Max de Raaff (Business Development Team Lead at FeedbackFruits) will discuss how pedagogical technology can help implement effective, meaningful assessment and leverage the opportunities of AI.
11:35 - 11:50 AM ET
Nathan Riedel (Instructional Technologist at Fort Hays State University) will showcase how Fort Hays State University used AI and assessment tools to help students develop crucial skills such as academic writing and collaboration and stay engaged throughout the entire course.
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM ET
A collection of rubric templates for authentic, effective, and scalable assessment
We have prepared this exclusive content to guide educators at business schools with the use cases from the Wharton School and Griffith University. In this ebook, you will find classroom-validated strategies to facilitate group work in large-size online courses with effective use of technology.