Universities are experimenting with new assessment strategies as student use of generative AI becomes nearly universal. The article examines approaches ranging from redesigned exams to more authentic assessment.
Design Learning Experiences Students Cannot Outsource to AI
Rather than trying to prevent AI use, educators can design learning around prediction, discussion, judgement, revision and retrieval — cognitive processes that students still need to perform themselves.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/design-learning-experiences-students-cannot-outsource-ai…
The Dependency Trap: Student Over-Reliance on Generative AI in Higher Education
A new systematic review examines why students become overly dependent on generative AI and the potential consequences for learning, critical thinking and academic development.
Make AI Literacy a Foundational Element of Your Course Design
University of Florida educators argue that AI literacy should be intentionally incorporated into course design rather than treated as an optional technical skill, with emphasis on ethical and critical use.
Three Shifts in Course Design to Update Pedagogies for the AI Era
The article proposes redesigning courses around ambiguity, interdisciplinary problem-solving and student judgement — skills increasingly important when AI can handle predictable academic tasks.
AI in the Classroom: Lessons from the Field
Stanford researchers showcase practical examples of AI in education, including teacher feedback systems, student-created AI learning activities and approaches to developing information literacy.
Teacher-directed instruction is dead – long live the future of education
Rather than react with fear to GenAI and attempt to ban it, let’s rethink traditional pedagogy instead, for more meaningful learning.
AI in Education
Doug Holton created a free, AI-generated reference site that summarizes recent open-access research and key concepts in educational technology.
Users can search the site or chat with its knowledge base through AI tools such as Gemini and NotebookLM.
4 AI learning tools I’d use if I went back to college today
The article highlights AI tools that can make college study more efficient—helping students summarize readings, understand difficult concepts, create study materials, organize research, and improve writing. Its main message is to use AI as a learning assistant rather than a …
MIT AI Report Calls for Alternative Grading, More Social Learning
Artificial intelligence is upending the MIT education, a committee has found. Students, instructors and administrators will need to revisit nearly every part of that experience to respond to it.
AI and Education – MIT
An MIT committee report proposes principles and recommendations for adapting education to AI while preserving human connection and institutional community.
It emphasizes experiential learning, laboratory spaces, residential education, social ties, and stronger review processes, approaches valuable well beyond MIT.
University of Tampa requiring students to take new generative AI class, starting this fall
The University of Tampa replaced its basic coding course with a required online course on generative AI and emerging technologies. Students will learn to evaluate AI outputs critically and use AI ethically and responsibly in academic work.
https://www.aol.com/articles/university-tampa-requiring-students-generative-205609000.html…
Spotlight on the 1st Day of Class
The first class is more than reviewing the course plan, it sets the tone for the entire semester by building connection, trust, and curiosity. There is no single formula for Day 1, but thoughtful choices can strongly influence students’ engagement …
AI Can Solve Almost Any Homework Assignment Tonight. Here Is How MIT Is Responding.
MIT says AI can now credibly complete nearly all undergraduate assignments, challenging traditional take-home assessment. It recommends oral exams, portfolios, and broader assessment redesign instead of relying on increasingly ineffective AI-detection tools.
My Top Learning Tools 2026
Every year, Jane Hart asks people around the world to share the tools they use to learn. I always enjoy seeing the results.” This is my list. I’m not sure how to communicate them to Jane Hart (her site is …