Webinar | Beyond a Checklist: Authentic Learner Interactivity and Assessment in the Age of AI

Learner interaction is a key element of quality online learning — but as AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, new challenges have arisen for educators trying to keep interaction and assessment authentic. How can we ensure that learner engagement remains meaningful amidst concerns about bots, academic integrity and more?

This webinar will explore how Quality Matters (QM) principles and learner interaction strategies can help guide us in maintaining authentic student interactivity, with a focus on ways in which AI and third-party tools can be leveraged to build more interactive activities into online courses. Whether you’re an instructor struggling with AI-generated responses or a distance education leader looking for effective strategies, this session will provide practical insights to enhance authentic learning experiences.

Presenters:

Marcus Popetz, CEO/Founder, Harmonize

Sheri L. Prupis, Ph.D., Director, Teaching & Learning and Technology, Virginia Community Colleges

Heather M. Brown, Ph.D., Instructional Designer, Tidewater Community College