How AI Is Changing the Nature and Landscape of Student Learning and Outcomes Assessment Within Higher Education

Abstract

Technologies have long changed the social lives and practices of users. While some argue that the effects have been positive and others have been a bit more skeptical to take this perspective, there is no question that they have altered the way that we engage in daily behaviors. They have changed the way that we work and the way that we communicate with others. And said technologies are, with little question, here to stay. This chapter introduces readers to the various strategies adopted by both students and assessors (e.g., instructors) regarding the use of ChatGPT within the world of higher education. ChatGPT, in short, is an artificial intelligence chatbot that aids the user in a multitude of tasks and mimics the human mind. Not only will the chapter expose readers to the ways in which students are using ChatGPT (e.g., as artificial tutors, to help with the construction of ideas), but also how instructors are beginning to notice the benefits of this AI tool for the classroom (e.g., lesson plans).