Assessment in the Age of AI

Talk of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has suddenly become ubiquitous in educational circles. Sometimes these conversations position AI as a help for education and sometimes as a hindrance; so just what is this seemingly new technology and how will it impact educators? To learn more, we’re joined by Allison Reid, the Senior Director for Digital Learning and Libraries, to explore how AI can be used (or misused) in the classroom.  

Research & Resources for the episode:

• Learning Central Course for WCPSS: Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

• Wired - The Good and Bad of ChatGPT in Schools

• Edutopia - Some ideas for using ChatGPT in Middle & High School Classes

• EdSurge - We Can’t Keep ChatGPT Out of the Classroom, so Let’s Address the ‘Why’ Behind Our Fears

• Center for Assessment - Ready or Not: AI is Changing Assessment and Accountability
  

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Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler

Theme music provided by Rolesville Middle School’s Jamaal Wellman

Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System