Session 51: Beyond the Final Answer: AI, Critical Thinking, and Process-Based Assessment

Presenters: Judith Littlejohn, Director of Online Learning, GCC; Sarah Wessel, Instructional Designer, GCC; and John Kane A practical framework for moving from "AI-resistant" to "AI-ready" course design. Participants will explore five key assessment shifts: process-based assessment, metacognitive reflection, judgment-focused assignments, structured oral components, and clear AI disclosure expectations. Participants will acquire practical tools for creating assignments emphasizing human thinking, reflection, and judgment rather than AI-generated products.