The Impact of AI on Assessment ProfessionalsSource: Excerpts from "Bobbijo Grillo Pinnelli.txt"(transcript of the presentation)Main Themes:The rapid evolution of AI and its impact on the roles of assessment professionals.The need for assessment professionals to adapt and acquire new skills to remain relevant in the age of AI.A predicted shift from traditional assessment roles towards more strategic, coaching, and leadership positions.Key Ideas and Facts:1. The Changing Landscape:The speaker, Bobbijo Pinnelli, reflects on the initial anxiety and uncertainty surrounding AI's impact on assessment roles, similar to the feelings experienced during the rise of instructional design tools.Quote: "I couldn't keep up with AI. And what I know now is that we'll never be able to keep up with the pace of AI, and that's okay?"It's acknowledged that AI is rapidly evolving and will continue to do so, requiring constant adaptation from professionals.2. AI's Efficiency and Potential Obsolescence:Pinnelli acknowledges the potential for AI to replace some assessment functions, particularly those heavily reliant on processing and basic tasks.Quote: "Will some of the roles in the assessment become completely obsolete due to the efficiency the AI offers."However, roles involving leadership, creativity, coaching, and mentoring are deemed essential and likely to remain in demand.3. The Need for Skill Development and Adaptation:Assessment professionals are urged to identify their current skill sets and areas where AI can be leveraged.Quote: "I need to identify where I stand right like, what do I already know how to do around AI."Acquiring new skills, applying them in practice, and collaborating with others are crucial steps in remaining relevant.4. A Shift in Roles and Focus:Pinnelli predicts a significant shift from traditional assessment roles to more strategic positions, such as "experienced architects," coaches, and strategists.Quote: "We are going to see an entirely new position in the field. For some...some will develop the skills and capacities needed for that experience architect role, but not everybody will get there."This shift necessitates a greater emphasis on interpersonal skills and human oversight in AI-driven assessment processes.5. Call to Action and Career Development:Assessment professionals are urged to engage in self-reflection and analyze their current roles and responsibilities.Quote: "Think about in your current position...how much time? What is your responsibility? What percentage of responsibility is spent processing, what percentage is reporting, what percentage is consuming data, creating leading others, and really be very honest, and sit and look at that."This introspection helps identify areas where skills development is needed to stay ahead of the curve and ensure continued relevance in the evolving field of assessment.Overall, the excerpt highlights the critical need for assessment professionals to proactively embrace the opportunities and challenges presented by AI. By focusing on developing new skills, adapting to changing roles, and prioritizing human oversight, professionals can remain relevant and effectively support student learning in the age of AI.

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