4. Diversify assessment formats

Assessment tasks that are not text-based may be less vulnerable to academic misconduct using generative AI. Using diverse forms of assessment, or multimodal assessments may also provide opportunities for diverse students to demonstrate their learning in various ways and excel.

Examples of different forms of assessment outputs include videos, blogs, vlogs, podcasts and animations. These types of assessment outputs are not only less susceptible to AI misuse, but they also encourage creativity and the development of oral communication skills. Arguably these forms of outputs are also authentic than traditional text-based assignments, for contemporary times.

Examples

Video recording of a PechaKucha or poster presentation: Students are asked to design a PechaKucha presentation (20 slides of mainly images) or a poster and record their presentation (https://www.pechakucha.com).

Podcast of interview (roleplay): Students prepare an interview with an expert on an issue that they have researched, and they roleplay interviewer and expert on a podcast.

Video log (Vlog): Students record their reflections on their experiences and learning in a practical or practice-based subject or work-integrated learning experience such as placements.

ePortfolio: Students develop an ePortfolio including images, short reflections, videos and/or other artefacts showcasing their achievement of the subject intended learning outcomes (or program learning outcomes).

Some things to be aware of when considering this option: students may have unequal access to the resources needed to complete assessments in non-textual formats.

Case Studies

For more practical examples of this strategy, see also the following case studies:

Encouraging student engagement and deeper approaches to learning through assessment

Fostering genuine student engagement with personalised, context-specific assessment tasks

Designing continuous assessment to support experiential and project based learning

Assessing process and product in a constructively aligned subject