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

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.