AI is rapidly reshaping how assessments are created and protected in higher education. While its potential to streamline exam creation and personalize learning is exciting, it also raises new questions around ethics, equity, and academic integrity.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, an instructional designer and faculty developer from South Plains College in Texas will share how educators can responsibly use AI to help prevent misuse and to enhance assessments without compromising trust or rigor. Join us for a candid look at how AI is shaping assessment culture—for better and for worse.
Key Takeaways:
- Develop unique AI-enhanced assessments: How South Plains uses tools that are readily available to higher ed like ChatGPT to encourage critical thinking and originality
- Stay ahead of AI trends: Replicate South Plains’ PD workshops that inform faculty about new forms of AI
- Identify and block AI chat tools: What tools South Plains uses, including proctoring, to identify potential misuse on exams while maintaining student privacy
- Foster a healthy, ethical assessment culture: What strategies South Plains employs when communicating with students about AI’s appropriate use and how to reduce the temptation and benefit of misuse
Speakers:
Heather Medley
Instructional Designer, South Plains College
Heather Medley is an experienced educational professional currently serving as an Instructional Designer at South Plains College since June 2019. Previously, Heather held several roles at Texas Tech University from August 2006 to May 2019, including Assistant Director, Director of Admissions for the Honors College, and Marketing Coordinator, where responsibilities included student recruitment, managing communications, and coordinating marketing efforts. Prior experience includes teaching positions at Trinity Christian Schools and Olton Independent School District, as well as directing after-school programs at Joplin Family YMCA. Heather Medley earned a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech University and holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Missouri Southern State University, along with an Associate degree in Christian Education from Ozark Christian College.
Paul Morales
Chief Information & Security Officer, Honorlock
Driven by an unwavering ‘security-first’ principle, Paul spearheads the company’s various software and operational technology initiatives, ensuring resilience against the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats. For Paul, Information Security and Privacy are more than just professional considerations; they are quintessential aspects of both professional and personal life, necessitating significant priority. He aims to alter the prevailing perceptions surrounding these vital areas, championing their integration into every facet of our daily lives. Before his tenure at Honorlock, Paul was an international aviation corporation's Vice President of Global Technology. He showcased his exemplary leadership in this role, steering information technology and integration efforts for multiple Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) entities. In his ongoing pursuit of broadening his professional horizons and contributing to the global community, Mr. Morales maintains active memberships in several prestigious bodies. These include the South Florida CIO Council, the Society for Information Management, and the Association of Test Publishers ATP. Furthermore, he contributes to the NCTA/ATP Technical Working Group, participating in the development of joint standards for the online proctoring of computer-based tests.