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AI-Proofing Your Assignments: Designing for Authentic Learning in the Age of Generative AI
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Presenter: Debbie Austin
Summary
The rapid advancements in generative AI tools present both challenges and opportunities for educators. This session will explore practical strategies for designing assignments that promote authentic learning and critical thinking, even in the presence of sophisticated AI. Rather than focusing solely on AI-generated work, we will explore how to create assignments that leverage the unique strengths of human cognition, making AI tools less effective for simply generating answers and more useful as potential learning aids. Participants will examine how to integrate higher-order thinking, personalized elements, iterative processes, and real-world application to ensure academic integrity while fostering deeper engagement.
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