Higher education assessment practice in the era of generative AI tools

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.

A Systematic Review of Generative AI for Teaching and Learning Practice

“…Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools have taken the world by storm, most especially, ChatGPT and now, Gemini [1]. The advancement in technology has raised strands of concern in various sectors, specifically, on the assumption that technology will replace peoples' jobs.…”