Future

In the final article of his TES series, Jack Dougall explores the fundamental purpose of summative assessment and questions its necessity in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven world. He challenges the traditional qualification system as a gatekeeping tool and envisions a future where AI could assess skills more fairly and accurately, freeing education from the constraints of standardised testing. While acknowledging the challenges and ethical implications, Jack invites readers to consider a future where education prioritises learning and growth over rankings.

In this article, Jack Dougall questions whether true academic integrity ever fully existed in education. Exploring the long-standing pressures of high-stakes summative assessments and the rise of generative AI tools, he argues that cheating has always been accessible to those with resources and highlights why policing integrity shouldn’t be a teacher’s responsibility. Instead, he advocates for a shift towards formative assessment and supporting students as allies in their learning journey.

A PowerPoint to encourage non-techie teachers and students of all ages to use AI more effectively