Skills Assessment with Artificial Intelligence

This seminar is being organized by EDEN DIGITAL LEARNING EUROPE - Europe's leading network for advancing digital education

Type of session:  Webinar presentations with discussion

Date: Thursday, 23 May 2024, 16:30 (CET)

Interested in Attending: Please register here

The demand for critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability in the workforce has always been different from what we face today. Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in almost every task we perform. Recognizing this, EDEN Digital Learning Europe is hosting a pivotal webinar on Thursday, May 23, 2024, titled "Reimagining Assessment: Integrating Durable Skills and Leveraging AI Technologies." This webinar is specifically designed for educators, researchers, and professionals interested in education, assessment, and AI technologies, who are at the forefront of shaping the future of education.

This event, moderated by Carlo De Medio of the University of Roma Tre, promises to delve deep into innovative assessment methodologies. Among the distinguished speakers is Ou Lydia Liu, Associate Vice President of Research at ETS. Liu's extensive research on measuring critical skills in higher education underscores the need to move beyond traditional rote learning. Her work, featured in top-tier journals like Science and Nature on Human Behavior, highlights the importance of evaluating competencies crucial for today's world. Antonella Poce, a professor at the University of Roma Tor Vergata, whose research focuses on innovative teaching practices, will also present her work at this conference. Poce's interdisciplinary approach to education enriches the conversation on how to develop durable skills through experiential learning. Palitha Edirisingha from the University of Leicester will share his insights on AI's transformative potential in education. Edirisingha's work with GPT-4 models for personalized learning exemplifies how AI can revolutionize assessments, making them more individualized and accurate.

This webinar will not only explore the integration of AI in education and the ethical considerations it entails but also provide practical insights and strategies for leveraging AI in your educational practices. By focusing on credentials and durable skills, the goal is to create an educational system that truly prepares students for the modern workforce. Attending this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of education and assessment.