Higher education assessment practice in the era of generative AI tools

Bayode Ogunleye, Kudirat Zakariyyah, Oluwaseun Ajao, Olakunle Olayinka, Hemlata Sharma

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Abstract

The higher education (HE) sector benefits every nation’s economy and society at large. However, their contributions are challenged by advanced technologies like generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive assessment of GenAI tools towards assessment and pedagogic practice and, subsequently, discuss the potential impacts. This study experimented using three assessment instruments from data science, data analytics, and construction management disciplines. Our findings are two-fold: first, the findings revealed that GenAI tools exhibit subject knowledge, problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking, and presentation skills and thus can limit learning when used unethically. Secondly, the design of the assessment of certain disciplines revealed the limitations of the GenAI tools. Based on our findings, we made recommendations on how AI tools can be utilised for teaching and learning in HE.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-11
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Applied Learning & Teaching
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2024

Keywords

  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • assessment practice
  • ChatGPT
  • Gemini
  • generative AI (GenAI)
  • Higher education
  • Teaching and learning

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