Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

"This post analyzes the disconnect between modern educational goals and outdated assessment methods." The argument is that "The ultimate goal of education must pivot. In the age of AI, producing efficient test-takers who can replicate information is a redundant exercise. We must move toward assessing what only humans can do: exercise ethical reasoning, apply creativity to novel problems, and adapt within collaborative frameworks." Obviously assessment should change, as argued here, but I'm not sure the right direction is to focus on things "only humans can do" (especially when that list is questionable in itself). 

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