ASSESSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE ERA OF AI AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES – UNESCO IITE webinar

Hosted by UNESCO IITE, the webinar “Assessment in Higher Education in the Era of AI and Digital Technologies” brings together experts and practitioners from ODL institutions and traditional universities to explore how AI and digital technologies are reshaping assessment in higher education and examine approaches to strengthening assessment practices in response to emerging opportunities and challenges. The webinar was organized within the project "Promoting ICT Capacity Building and Open Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies", jointly implemented by UNESCO IITE and Shanghai Open University. OPENING REMARKS 00:00 Welcome and introduction 02:03 Dr Shafika Isaacs, Director a.i., UNESCO IITE and Chief of Section for Technology and AI in Education, UNESCO 08:36 Dr Jun Xiao, Dean, School of Science and Engineering, Shanghai Open University 17:26 Mr Andreas Hörfurter, Founder, Competence Works KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS 21:53 Dr Christian M. Stracke, Coordinator Ethical AI and Education Research, University of Bonn: “Responsible, effective and sustainable assessment policies and practices in higher education with AI” 39:30 Prof Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio, Director, Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning, University of the Philippines Open University: “Changing assessment strategies and practices: Purpose, evidence and trust in the age of AI” 57:28 Prof Daniela Gachago, Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching, University of Cape Town: “Pedagogy and design: Equity, inclusion and critical AI literacy in assessment” DISCUSSION 1:14:55 Participant discussion and Q&A 1:25:01 Closing remarks 🔗 Explore UNESCO IITE resources to support teachers in applying AI and digital technologies in education, and stay informed about upcoming webinars: https://iite.unesco.org #UNESCOIITE #AIinEducation #HigherEducation #Assessment #DigitalLearning