Artificial Intelligence

The Next Era of Assessment: A Global Review of AI in Assessment Design

By Digital Education Council

July 7, 2025

Developed by the Digital Education Council and Pearson, this global report presents the first comprehensive mapping of AI-integrated assessment practices in higher education.

Drawing on 101 global case studies, it offers institutions a clear and actionable framework to rethink and redesign assessment in the age of AI, featuring:

  • 14 practical methodologies of AI-integrated assessment design
  • A step-by-step guide to support assessment redesign at scale
  • A dual-priority approach that ensures students develop both foundational human skills and AI fluency
  • AI-resistant as a baseline design principle to uphold assessment validity and integrity

The Next Era of Assessment: A Global Review of AI in Assessment Design is now available for download and supports higher education educators in designing rigorous, future-ready assessments grounded in real institutional practice.