The Future of Education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents instructors with the challenge of assessing students’ work for originality. However, AI should not be feared or disregarded; it offers an opportunity for educators to evolve their teaching methods. Traditional approaches are no longer sufficient, and instructors can harness emerging tools and online formats to enhance teaching and promote student scholarship and critical thinking. Incorporating creative and individualized assessment activities—such as experiential learning, activity-based learning, and problem-solving assignments—can significantly increase students' retention of course content and their engagement with materials. By allowing students to select project topics based on their interests rather than assigning predetermined topics, instructors can boost student involvement. Activity-based assignments tailored to the subject matter can capture students’ attention and enhance participation. Depending on the class level and topic, these assignments may include role-playing, debates, and Pecha Kucha presentations, among others. Drawing from personal experience in facilitating practicums, capstone projects, quantitative decision-making, problem-solving, business ethics, and consulting courses, I will provide examples of effective activity-based assignments and assessments. Additionally, assessment tools and rubrics designed for these formats will be discussed, alongside methods for incorporating peer reviews and reflections as assessment strategies. Detailed assignment descriptions and rubric tips will be aligned with learning objectives, particularly within the context of the Kolb Experiential Learning Model and Pecha Kucha presentations. These presentations can be conducted live or recorded, and we will explore effective rubric design and strategies for providing feedback on student reflections and discussions.