Course Redesign Guidelines for AI in Assessment

Getting Started: Considerations and Best Practice

This information is provided to assist you in updating and implementing assessment(s) that utilize AI in your course or courses.

Guiding Suggestions

  • Test your course assessments for AI vulnerability to see which assessments may require a redesign.
  • Start small – focus on the assessment that poses the greatest challenge or has the highest impact.
  • Align learning outcomes with course assessments to see if updates or improvements may be required (this learning outcome alignment chart can assist).
  • Explore the AI Explorations page which has assessment examples and ideas that align with the six different AI assessment lanes.

While considering changes to a course can be both exciting and challenging, it is advisable to start small. The resources available on Teach Anywhere consistently emphasize this approach.

In addition, the six AI assessment lanes of the NIC AI Assessment Scale provide a useful framework to guide AI assessment updates.

List of Helpful Resources

Tips to Begin

  • Having a strong rationale for the change will be motivating.
  • Rationale can also be shared with students to provide context and increase relevance.
  • The learning outcomes should clearly define the knowledge and skills students should demonstrate by the end of the course.
  • Determine how the learning outcomes align with course assessments or if updates or improvements may be required (this learning outcome alignment chart can assist).
  • Determine which of the learning outcomes could be enhanced by integrating AI in the assessment.
  • Select an assessment that best measures the course learning outcome(s) and that aligns with teaching and learning activities (constructive alignment).
  • There are numerous examples of assessments that align with the six different AI assessment lanes: AI Explorations.
  • CTLI can also help you with ideas and suggestions – email or create a helpdesk ticket!
  • Ensure students have clear guidelines and instructions on how to appropriately use AI.
  • Microsoft Copilot is currently the only AI tool approved for use at NIC. To access Copilot, users can log in at https://copilot.cloud.microsoft/ or use the Microsoft Edge browser sidebar with their NIC credentials. Additional AI tools can be found here for instructor use but only Copilot should be recommended for student use.
  • Instructors cannot require students to use AI unless it has been approved through NIC’s Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) process so ensure you have alternatives for students who do not consent to the use of AI.
  • Decide on how you will identify if the student has met the desired competencies/achieved the grade.
  • Provide students with resources and training on how to effectively use AI. Instructors can encourage students to complete the “Artificial Intelligence Student Exploration Group”.
  • Ensure instructions and criteria provide students with clear and constructive guidelines as well as meaningful feedback that supports student growth.
  • Guide students through the process, using clear and transparent language.
  • Ensure that students know how to appropriately acknowledge their use of AI (discipline specific): How to Cite AI – APA
  • Gather feedback from students, peers and your own reflections to evaluate and revise the assessment as needed for future use. See Reflective Practice for models for reflection.
  • Stay informed on new AI tools and advancements to continuously refine your course assessments.
  • Consider enhancing/changing the assessment based on your reflection and feedback.
  • Identify other learning outcomes and aligned course assessments that would also benefit from updates.
  • Repeat the above steps to redesign assessments to include the appropriate AI assessment lane.

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