Surpass pre-release webinar for 25.4
Surpass team presents new features and updates in the 25.4 release, including enhanced item export capabilities, redesigned Media Library with improved search and thumbnails, and advanced task managem...
8th January 2026
This week's collection explores the evolving role of AI in assessment, from automated grading and item difficulty modelling to AI-powered oral exams and the reliability of AI detection tools. You'll also find insights on the future of online proctoring, mobile-first assessment delivery, adaptive testing developments, and professional credentialing trends. Additional highlights include standard setting methodologies, open-source assessment platforms, and predictions for edtech in the year ahead.
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Collection Items (21)
FLIP+ Webinar: The Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Development of Assessment Items by CAEd (UFJF)
CAEd from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora presents how artificial intelligence can be applied across multiple stages of assessment item development, from production and review to calibration an...
Introduction to Comparative Judgement plus AI
A webinar exploring comparative judgement methodology with live judging of Year 5 & Year 7 writing samples. Participants will learn about primary and secondary national projects and discover innovativ...
ATP January Coffee Chat: Future of Credentialing: People, Progress & Possibilities
ATP hosts a virtual coffee chat exploring the future of credentialing, focusing on people, progress and possibilities in the assessment and testing industry. The event provides networking and discussi...
Implementation Considerations for Automated AI Grading of Student Work
This study explores classroom implementation of an AI-powered grading platform in K-12 settings through a co-design pilot with 19 teachers. Findings reveal that whilst teachers valued AI's rapid narra...
How to cheat in exams using AI (and how to prevent it)
RM Assessment and Talview research report explores modern AI-powered cheating methods including wearables, smart devices, and AR glasses, whilst examining how Agentic AI proctoring technology can prev...
What will employee learning look like in 2026?
HR experts predict that employee learning will shift from content-first to skills-first approaches in 2026. Learning and development will become a business imperative rather than just a benefit, with ...
IIT Council recommends 'adaptive' JEE Advanced based on students' ability; move to curb caching culture
The IIT Council has recommended implementing adaptive testing for JEE Advanced, where questions are dynamically generated based on candidates' abilities. This aims to reduce coaching dependency, enhan...
Beyond the Black Box: Why AI Needs to Show Its Work
Article argues for transparency in AI-powered educational assessments, emphasising the need for explainable AI systems that show their work rather than operating as 'black boxes'. Discusses scientific...
BESA Awards 2026 - Entry Categories
The BESA Awards 2026 recognises excellence in educational suppliers across 19 categories including curriculum resources, AI in education, sustainability, and leadership. Entry deadline is March 13th 2...
ASRG's Third Whitepaper Release - Mobile-First Assessment: Benefits, Challenges, and Solutions
ASRG announces their third whitepaper examining mobile-first assessment delivery, covering benefits like global reach and lower costs, challenges including digital literacy variations and security con...
An NYU professor who hates that students' work reads like McKinsey memos held AI oral exams to 'fight fire with fire'
NYU business school professor Panos Ipeirotis implemented AI-powered oral exams after noticing student assignments resembled McKinsey memos but lacked genuine understanding. Using ElevenLabs technolog...
TAO Community Edition - Open Source Assessment Platform
TAO Community Edition is a free open-source assessment platform that empowers institutions to build, deliver and manage digital assessments end-to-end. Built on AGPLv3 license, it offers complete cust...
The Generative Age: AI in Education - Live @ NYSCATE 2025 with Dr. Adam Phyall and Amiya
Recorded live at NYSCATE annual conference, this episode features Dr. Adam Phyall and student changemaker Amiya discussing empowering students and educators to lead meaningful change in education. The...
What happens when students are falsely accused of cheating using AI?
Nearly half of US teachers use AI detection tools to identify cheating, but false accusations are causing anxiety, stress and mental health issues for students. Research shows these detection systems ...
Tried and Tested Podcast - Reflecting Forward: 2025 Highlights from Tried and Tested
Host Isabelle Gonthier presents a curated retrospective of 2025's most impactful conversations from Tried and Tested. This special episode features standout clips and personal reflections covering cre...
Bite-Sized Psychometrics: Standard Setting in Assessment
Educational video explaining standard setting methods for assessments, covering why scientific approaches are needed instead of arbitrary cut scores, various methods like Modified-Angoff and Bookmark,...
Item Difficulty Modeling Using Fine-tuned Small and Large Language Models
This study investigates methods for item difficulty modeling in large-scale assessments using both small and large language models. The research introduces novel data augmentation strategies that surp...
ACCA Moving Away from Online Proctored Assessments - Industry Trend Analysis
Tim Burnett discusses ACCA's decision to move away from online proctored assessments in 2026, exploring whether this signals an industry trend. The post examines security challenges posed by AI and de...
25 predictions about AI and edtech
Industry leaders and educators share 25 predictions for how AI will transform K-12 education in 2025, focusing on personalized learning, administrative efficiency, teacher support, and ethical AI inte...
Why Pakistan Should End NTS and Move to AI‑Supported Online Testing
Article argues Pakistan should replace NTS with AI-supported online testing systems, highlighting existing digital exam capabilities and advocating for eliminating third-party intermediaries to reduce...