Assessment Redefined: Educational Assessment Meets AI - ChatGPT Challenges

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes continually integrated in educational environments and, particularly, in higher education. The advanced and growing capabilities of AI tools like ChatGPT for educational assessment (e.g., text generation, problem-solving, assisting with essays and grading, personalized feedback, real-time evaluations) challenge traditional assessments. The purpose of this conceptual paper is to discuss alternative assessment practices-approaches that face the challenges posed by AI tools (like ChatGPT). Such approaches include oral exams, presentations, project-based, real-world, real-time in-class assessments, skills-based, collaborative problem-solving, and ethical assessments (these may reduce the risks of over-reliance on AI). Examples of alternative assessment approaches using ChatGPT as a supportive tool in specific subjects (language & literature, sciences, mathematics, history & social sciences, computer science & engineering, business & economics) are presented. AI tools might be considered as supplementary to assist/support assessments rather than as a replacement for educators. When redefining educational assessment, ethical considerations and academic integrity need to be addressed.