Technology Tricks for Higher-Ed

  Redesigning Assessment in the Age of AI: Moving Beyond Cheating Fears to Authentic Evaluation in Higher Education The arrival of generative AI has forced a long-overdue reckoning in higher education: traditional assessments that once reliably measured student learning no longer do. A polished essay or problem set can now be produced in minutes with minimal original effort, leaving many faculty wondering how to tell genuine understanding from clever prompting. Yet the most forward-thinking institutions and instructors aren’t doubling down on detection tools or returning to high-stakes, in-person exams alone. Instead, they’re redesigning assessments to focus on process, judgment, reflection, and real-world application:  skills that AI can support but not fully replicate. Here’s what’s happening in 2026 and how faculty can begin shifting their own practices. Why Traditional Assessments Are Breaking Down AI has exposed a deeper issue: many assessments rewarded the product (the ...