Critical Inquiry into AI-Mediated Writing Assessment in Communication Studies: A Participatory Workshop

Abstract

This workshop will facilitate a scholarly exploration of the emergent role of artificial intelligence in writing assessment within the context of communication studies. Employing a participatory design framework, attendees will engage in critical analysis of AI-driven tools, examining their theoretical underpinnings and ethical implications. Drawing upon current research in educational technology and assessment theory, we will investigate the potential of AI to enhance formative and summative evaluation, while addressing concerns regarding bias, validity, and pedagogical impact. This collaborative inquiry will foster a nuanced understanding of AI’s affordances and constraints, culminating in the co-creation of responsible implementation strategies. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to a peer-reviewed journal article, synthesizing workshop findings and advancing scholarship in this emerging field.

Presenters

Natalie Andreas
Student, Doctor of Education in Educational Policy, Organization and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Workshop Presentation

Theme

2025 Special Focus—Minds and Machines: Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Ethics, and Order in Global Society

KEYWORDS

AI ASSESSMENT, WRITING EVALUATION, COMMUNICATION STUDIES, ETHICAL AI, EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY