TEACHING AND LEARNING IN AN AI WORLD

Assessments in the Age of AI

One of the most urgent challenges faculty face today is rethinking assessment in light of AI. Traditional methods—such as written responses and concept mapping—can now be generated by tools without requiring students to fully engage in the cognitive processes we aim to assess: recall, application, comparison, defense, and analysis.

Regardless of the level to which AI is permitted for assignments, two essential questions must guide us:

• What is the purpose of assessment?
• What kind of evidence genuinely reflects a student’s ability to use what they know?

Here, in our quick kits we share a quick breakdown of some AI-inclusive and AI-resistive activities to help spark some ideas and find the path that is right for you! But first, we offer suggestions for framing AI use in your assessments.

If you have developed assessments or activities that you would like to share, please reach out to us! We want this resource to reflect and showcase the wealth of talent and creativity UTEP faculty have to offer!

Quick Kit: AI-Resistive Activities Ideas

In a world where AI tools are increasingly accessible, not every learning experience needs to be AI-integrated. In fact, some of the most powerful ways to support authentic learning, critical thinking, and student development come from intentionally AI-resistive activities—assignments designed to foreground original thought, real-time collaboration, and personal experience. These kinds of tasks promote deeper student engagement by asking learners to draw on their own ideas, voices, and observations—skills that no chatbot can replicate. From oral exams to performance-based projects, these approaches emphasize the value of presence, process, and active participation. Here we provide some ideas to inspire an AI-resistive classroom that promotes deep learning and student engagement aligned to critical learning goals.