Assessment Industry Trend Radar - September 2025
From AI to Equity: The Forces Redefining Assessment in 2025 and Beyond
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How can AI be effectively and responsibly integrated into assessment including item generation rating complex skills security considerations ethical implications and maintaining the role of human subject-matter experts?
How are emerging technologies (including VR/AR simulation digital clones NLP) affecting assessment security delivery and learning outcomes?
How can assessment programmes create more accessible equitable and diverse assessments for candidates with varying needs including those with disabilities and neurodivergent candidates?
How can quality management principles be applied to ensure consistent policy implementation and standardised exam administration?
How can credentialing programmes keep exams current with evolving industry practices while maintaining security and integrity?
What are the best practices for automated item generation (AIG) to produce high-quality differentiated items at scale?
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