Evaluating and transforming you and your colleagues' assessments in an age of generative AI

ChatGPT and other Generative AI (GenAI) tools have generated much commotion and confusion within academic circles. Many academics still need to understand the risk such tools pose on current assessment practices and how students can use them for improved grades/outcomes. Unfortunately, most studies are very generic, do not go into much detail, and are outside of the engineering education context. In addition, GenAI provides many opportunities to construct novel, authentic and/or personalised learning experiences for students.

The workshop’s facilitators have completed one of the most comprehensive studies to date regarding ChatGPT’s impact on engineering education assessment (Authors, deidentified). While strengths, weaknesses and opportunities were outlined, it is only the starting point for much-needed conversations. This workshop will introduce ChatGPT and other GenAI tools to participants in the context of a variety of engineering assessment types, and is suitable for a range of experience levels. We will guide and engage participants in exploring this field, and demonstrate a model for professional development that they can adapt to their own institutions.