Session 63: The use of VLE assessments in the presence of AI technology

Abstract

The emergence of AI technology, including ChatGPT, creates a challenge for academic practitioners. It requires educators to take extra care when designing assessments and drafting the policies and procedures for these assessments in order to protect the integrity of these assessments. This is especially true when an educator wants to use the modern Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)-based online assessments. With the new AI technology, these online assessments, such as Canvas online quizzes, can be compromised easily and students start to feel that these assessments are an easy way to gain marks with less efforts and less preparation. This presentation shares with colleagues some of the measures that have been taken to protect the integrity of VLE assessments for a level 4 module (Mechatronics 1) of the Mechanical/Marine Engineering programmes. This includes innovative and creative ways of setting and writing Canvas quizzes assessment in the existence of AI technology while at the same time minimising the possible academic misconduct cases and ensure that students are assessed to the best of their abilities. The results of the study include two cohorts for the academic years 2022/2023 and 20232024, and they are of interest to the whole education community. These findings contribute to LJMU's 2030 strategy by fostering positive change within the education community, including both staff and students. This presentation gives an opportunity for sharing best practices and listening to colleagues for constructive feedback on how to improve VLE assessments further. Importantly, it aims to dispel concerns about compromising these valuable assessment tools, making them accessible for use by colleagues across the institution and beyond LJMU. By fostering a collaborative environment, we hope to contribute to the continual improvement of education practices and uphold the standards of academic integrity.

The use of VLE assessments in the presence of AI technology PowerPoint. Only LJMU staff and students have access to this resource.