Stop Grading Essays, Start Grading Chats: Reimagining Assessment

Sept. 12th, 2024

As part of our ongoing series on the evolution of assessment in the age of AI, join us for our next webinar, "Stop Grading Essays, Start Grading Chats: Reimagining Assessment." This webinar will explore innovative approaches to assessment in the era of generative AI, featuring educator Mike Kentz's experiences and insights from a year of experimenting with grading AI chats in his ninth-grade English classroom.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into:

  • The significance of incorporating AI interactions into student assessments

  • Practical strategies for grading generative AI chats, including rubrics and step-by-step guides

  • Innovative approaches to fostering AI literacy and critical thinking skills

  • Opportunities for reimagining assessment practices in 21st-century education

  • Emphasizing the importance of students' relationships with AI technology

  • Promoting meta-cognitive practices through critical review of AI outputs

  • Revealing students' content knowledge, task understanding, and problem-solving abilities in new contexts

Can’t make the time? A recording + resources will be emailed to all registrants.

  • Amanda Bickerstaff

    Amanda is the Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school science teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant, speaker, and writer on the topic of AI in education, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI.

    Mike Kentz 

    Mike is an award-winning educator with 14 years’ experience across teaching and journalism. He recently gave his first TEDx talk on the subject of AI Literacy and will be presenting at a wide array of conferences this summer. He graduated from Georgetown University, Relay Graduate School of Education, and Wilkes University. He currently teaches at Benedictine Military School in Savannah, Georgia. Originally from the New York/New Jersey area, Mike lives with his wife, dog, and cat in Savannah and enjoys playing basketball and tennis in his free time.