Writing Assessment in the Age of Machine Learning

Writers have a wide range of tools available to them that make composing, editing, and publishing documents easier through machine learning—AI being a good example of this. Zotero can cite our sources, Grammarly can edit our sentences, and ChatGPT can develop our content. How can we ensure that our writing assignments will still reasonably assess student learning with all of these tools available? This workshop will focus not on building a better mouse trap to “catch” students using these technologies, but on both creating robust writing prompts for your courses and how to discuss machine learning’s role in the writing process with your students. This workshop is intended for those who interact professionally (e.g., course instructor, advisor, student affairs staff member) with ISU’s students on a regular basis as part of their role on campus. That said, any employee interested in this topic is invited to register. Registration is required.

Eligible participants will receive a $50 stipend for successfully completing this course.  

This workshop falls under the AAC&U High-Impact Educational Practice of Diversity.