| Duration: |
3 hours (2x 90 min sessions) |
Credits: |
3 CPD accredited hours |
How do our assessments need to adapt, if they are to remain authentic in an AI world? This workshop will address critical concerns around authenticity, adaptive thinking, as well as the contexts that might include, or prohibit, the use of AI within an assessment.
Why choose this workshop?
‘Authentic assessment’ looks to ensure that assessment tasks meaningfully resemble those that learners will then go onto do in future professional roles.
These assessments are designed to give students the opportunity to show how they can apply their knowledge and skill in real-world contexts. However, the growing use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the workplace poses the question: how do our assessments need to adapt, if they are to remain authentic in an AI world?
In this live, interactive workshop series we’ll explore how generative AI tools can be incorporated within our assessments. We’ll look at:
- How generative AI tools can facilitate students in demonstrating their own understanding through authentic assessment
- How generative AI tools can act as a creative tool that can help students solve challenging problems and produce complex artefacts.
Drawing on Cambridge expertise, participants will be empowered to understand how generative AI can be effectively applied within their own assessment contexts and to meaningfully consider its pros and cons.
Who should attend?
The workshop is aimed at anyone looking to incorporate the use of generative AI within their assessments, whilst maintaining their overall validity.
If you’re new to using generative AI models, or have limited experience, this workshop will give you everything you need to get going. Or, if you're more experienced and want to further develop your approaches in a supportive, yet critical environment, this workshop will help to justify your decision making around AI to key stakeholders like students, parents, and other educators.
The session is open to anyone who would find it useful. Previous attendees have included:
- Learning Designers and Instructional Designers
- Online Learning Developers
- Teachers, Lecturers, and Instructors
- Publishing Professionals
- Subject Specialists at school and ministry level
- Assessment Managers
- Subject Leaders and Heads of Department
Why choose The Assessment Network?
We’re trusted by over 1,000 organisations across 100 countries and are backed by world-class research from the University of Cambridge.
We proudly hold Dual Accreditation by the Professional Development Consortium, officially recognising us as a Provider of Training Excellence.
Upon successful completion of Authentic assessment in the age of AI, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Attendance from Cambridge University Press & Assessment as recognition of your learning.
Workshop outline
This workshop is accredited with a Certificate of Attendance for continuing professional development (3 CPD hours). To be eligible, both live sessions must be attended.
By the end of the workshop series, you’ll have a greater understanding of the use of AI within assessment and have had an opportunity to apply these through practical exercises to support your understanding. You’ll also take away resources to support you in applying the learning to your own context.
Workshop 1: Date to be confirmed | Incorporating student use of AI into assessment
TBC | 12:30 - 14:00 (UK time)
in the first session, we’ll explore the different ways AI can be incorporated into assessment while maintaining its authenticity.
You’ll explore several different case studies and be given the opportunity to consider the applicability of these within your own context. An emphasis will be placed on the difference between an integral and assistive use of AI, and the corresponding implications for accessibility and fairness.
Workshop 2: Date to be confirmed | When, and when not, to use AI
TBC | 12:30 - 14:00 (UK time)
In the second session, we’ll look at different frameworks that can help us determine whether it’s appropriate, or even essential, to include, or prohibit, the use of AI within an assessment.
Assessment validity, and the need to ensure that we are measuring what we intended to measure, will be a key underlying theme throughout, and we’ll examine how AI may impact our existing assessment validation methods.
What our attendees say
Thank you for being our compass in the rapidly changing educational landscape. The course was helpful in gaining strategic insights on the use of AI. My thinking has significantly transformed after this course."
Mayank Gupta, Teacher, Myanmar
Key learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop series, you’ll be able to:
- Identify opportunities for your learners to authentically use AI in a manner that reflects their possible future professions
- Consider how AI can be incorporated into assessment tasks and consider the implications it may have on their authenticity
- Understand how the use of AI may impact (both positively and negatively) the validity of your assessments
- Develop strategies to ensure the appropriate, effective use of AI within your context.
Workshop trainer
James Beadle is a Senior Professional Development Manager at The Assessment Network, where he designs and delivers training in Assessment for a wide range of customers, including schools, universities and educational ministries.
Originally trained as a mathematics teacher, he has worked in a wide range of contexts, both in England and internationally. He holds a Master’s in Mathematics Education from the Institute of Education, University College London and as part of his Master’s, he carried out a comparative analysis between the Shanghai Gaokao, A Level and IB Mathematics papers.
He is currently a tutor on the University of Cambridge Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Education Studies: Educational Assessment course and has supported the development of the Assessment Network’s Embedding equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in assessment practice online on-demand course.
FAQs
What is authentic assessment?
Authentic assessment simulates real-world conditions and scenarios as part of the assessment task. Examples of authentic assessment activities include research projects, working with real-world case studies or data, and roleplay tasks.
Why train with The Assessment Network?
The Assessment Network at Cambridge is a global community of assessment professionals, committed to equipping practitioners with a clear understanding of core assessment principles and practices. Through accredited training, professional membership, and career development opportunities, we support individuals and organisations in becoming recognised, up-to-date assessment leaders.
We enable positive change by helping practitioners enhance the impact of assessment for learners, offering CPD courses, bespoke solutions, and professional recognition for every challenge and role. Trusted by over 1,000 organisations across 100 countries, and backed by world-class research from the University of Cambridge, we unite professionals who connect, share learning, and stand out as experts in their field.
How much does it cost?
Authentic assessment in the age of AI costs £185 or you can receive a 10% discount on your booking as a Member.
I want to register my team, what’s the best way to do this?
If you’re looking to book five or more places on an upcoming workshop or workshop series, you can receive a group discount. Please get in touch for a quote.
How do I register?
If this workshop is currently available use the Book Now button to complete your registration on our booking platform. If the workshop is not available, you can register your interest.
How will I learn?
Live workshops are interactive, practical sessions offered online, either as standalone sessions or as part of a series.
Led by assessment experts, these sessions require live attendance, via our online learning site, providing opportunities for direct guidance and real-time answers to your questions. These practical explorations and discussions with your assessment peers will help transform your assessment practice.
Will I be able to discuss the workshop topic during the session?
You can engage regularly throughout the online workshops via chat boxes, breakout rooms, polls, and quizzes.
What level of English do I need to be able to complete the course?
The course is delivered in English so you are required to have sufficient competence in English to participate in the training. You should have English language competence comparable to Level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We recommend a minimum requirement of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System. Further information may be obtained through the IELTS website.
My place on the workshop is now confirmed, what happens next?
Once you’ve completed your booking you’ll receive a confirmation email. Joining instructions for the workshop or series are normally sent after the booking deadline has passed.
What happens if I can't attend one of the sessions?
To receive certification for this workshop you must attend both live sessions.
You’ll be able watch a recording of a missed session, but please note breakout rooms will not be recorded, and attendance is strongly recommended whenever possible.
What kind of certification is available upon completion of the workshop?
You’ll be awarded a Certificate of Attendance from Cambridge University Press & Assessment. It is expected that participants will attend at least two out of three live sessions to be eligible for a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the series.
How many CPD learning hours is this accredited for?
This workshop series is accredited for 3 learning hours. You must meet the attendance requirements to be eligible to receive the learning hours.
The Assessment Network has been awarded Dual Accreditation by the Professional Development Consortium, meaning we are officially recognised as a Provider of Training Excellence, alongside being a trusted provider of fully CPD accredited assessment training activities.
The majority of our professional development courses are also CPD accredited. Accredited courses are clearly marked with the CPD hours available, and a full list can be found on the CPD Standards website.
Some newer workshops and courses may not yet be accredited by the CPD Standards Office. However, as an assured provider of training excellence, all our workshops meet the same rigorous standards as our accredited training.
What can I do with my learning hours?
At The Assessment Network, learning hours from completing professional development courses contribute directly toward earning awards that recognise your assessment expertise. There are two levels of awards, the Assessment Practitioner Award and the Advanced Assessment Practitioner Award.
How long will I have access to the recording/resources after the workshop ends?
Recordings, slides, and any extra resources will be available via the online learning site for 40 days for a standalone workshop or 90 days for a workshop series.
When is the next workshop running?
We aim to run our workshops at least once a year. If the workshop is not currently available to book, please use the register your interest page.