AI Proof or AI Partner - Redesigning Assignments for the AI Age

Complexity is the enemy of success, execution, reliability, the list goes on. As it turns out, complexity is also the enemy of learning. Research finds a positive association between instructor clarity and students' course evaluations, motivation, and academic performance. Providing clear directions and explanations is a straightforward way to make your teaching even more effective.” Titsworth (n.d.) Building on this foundation, our workshop explores how instructor clarity serves as a safeguard for academic integrity. In the age of generative AI, the most effective response is not increased complexity, but enhanced transparency. Participants will examine three core strategies to reframe assignments, prioritizing deep cognitive engagement over automated output. Bring a current lesson; we will work together to refine it for immediate, effective implementation. Presenter: Marisa Hellawell