Rethinking Assessment in the Age of AI

As AI becomes deeply woven into higher education, one question keeps surfacing: What are we really assessing in this new era of learning?

In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, host Dare Pitan is joined by Dr. Asim Bashir, Lecturer and Assessment Coordinator at a British University in Dubai, to explore how assessment, academic integrity, and teaching practices are evolving in the age of AI.

Together, they unpack why some students lean more heavily on AI than others, the realities behind higher education’s perceived “slow” adoption of technology, and how governance and policy shape responsible innovation. Dr. Bashir shares insights on moving from product-based to process-focused assessment and designing tasks that strengthen critical thinking. He also mentioned is research findings about building confidence among academics through clarity, community of practice and collaboration.

This conversation is a candid, forward-looking reflection on how educators can embrace AI and rethink assessments in this ever-evolving education landscape.

If you’re an educator, EdTech leader, researcher, or policymaker, this conversation is packed with insights you can use right now to shape your approach to AI in academic research and teaching.

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