The ChatGPT Exam
Critiquing Generative AI to Assess Learning
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https://doi.org/10.33043/gg58bfzzgKeywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Information Literacy, Assessment, First Generation Students, Undergraduate StudentsAbstract
As university instructors grapple with the many challenges that generative AI poses for education, we must face the reality that AI-literacy will increasingly be an essential skill for students entering the workforce. This article examines the author’s experience in having students critique and revise ChatGPT-generated essays as a form of assessment. Used in place of traditional exams, this assignment is designed to assess learning, promote engagement with course materials, and educate students about the limitations and responsible use of AI. The results so far have been promising, with students demonstrating critical thinking, mastery of course content, and improved AI-literacy. Most significantly, the ChatGPT Exam shows significant potential for building confidence among first generation and minoritized students. (This abstract was written with assistance from ChatGPT).
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