Generative Assessment AI System | Lingnan University

GAAS Portal
Generative AI Assessment
System (GAAS) Overview

Welcome to the Generative AI Assessment System (GAAS), an innovative tool designed to streamline and enhance the assessment process for educators within a diverse university environment. This system integrates Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to assist with various types of assessments, including group projects, case studies, research projects, long- and short-answer questions, quizzes, and a range of reports (such as reflective reports, capstone project reports, and service-learning reports).

GAAS is tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of university programmes, fostering an inclusive approach to assessment that supports varied learning styles and promotes a personalised learning experience for all students.

GAAS Portal

Purpose and Benefits

GAAS is designed to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance the course assessment process. This tool aims to streamline feedback generation, enhance student engagement, and promote critical thinking through various functionalities. By integrating AI into assessment practices, educators can provide more Personalised , timely, and effective support to students, ultimately enhancing learning outcomes.

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  • 1

    Improved Feedback Quality

    AI-generated feedback is timely, specific, and relevant, helping students understand their performance better.
  • 2

    Encouraged Critical Thinking

    Higher-order questions stimulate student engagement and promote a deeper understanding of concepts.
  • 3

    Data-Driven Insights

    Performance analytics help educators make informed decisions about instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments.
  • 4

    Personalised Learning Experiences

    Tailored recommendations enhance student learning by addressing individual needs and preferences.
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System Workflow

Workflow for Fast Feedback for Assignment
STEP 1 step_1

Assignment Submission

Students submit their assignments to Moodle, and the course instructor downloads all submissions and uploads them to the GAAS platform.
STEP 2 step_2

Assignment Type Selection

The course instructor selects the assignment type and inputs the assignment rubrics for assessment.
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Upload Student Assignments

The course instructor uploads student assignments along with any special assessment criteria, if applicable.
STEP 4 step_4

Automated Content Analysis

GAAS performs an automated analysis of the assignments, evaluating content structure, grammar, and adherence to the rubrics.
STEP 5 step_5

GAAS Feedback Generation

GAAS generates feedback that includes strengths, weaknesses, areas for improvement, and recommended follow-up actions.
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Instructor Review

Instructors review the AI-generated feedback, making adjustments, and adding personalised comments.
STEP 7 step_7

Feedback Delivery

The finalised feedback is delivered to students via university email.
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Student Reflection

Students reflect on the feedback received and formulate questions for further clarification.
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Follow-Up Support

Instructors provide follow-up support, facilitating discussions or additional resources to aid student understanding.

Fast Feedback Insights from POC Pilot Users

step_9 Time Saved Pilot users/Instructors reported that the system significantly reduces the time required for fast feedback on assignments, enabling more efficient resource use.
Time Saved Pilot users/Instructors reported that the system significantly reduces the time required for fast feedback on assignments, enabling more efficient resource use.
step_9 User Satisfaction in Usability & Interface Pilot users/Instructors expressed high satisfaction with the system's usability and interface, enhancing their overall experience.
User Satisfaction in Usability & Interface Pilot users/Instructors expressed high satisfaction with the system's usability and interface, enhancing their overall experience.
step_9 Fast & Efficient Consistent Feedback GAAS greatly reduces the time taken to provide in-depth and consistent feedback on student assignments, demonstrating speed, efficiency, and consistency.
Fast & Efficient Consistent Feedback GAAS greatly reduces the time taken to provide in-depth and consistent feedback on student assignments, demonstrating speed, efficiency, and consistency.
step_9 Output Quality & Accuracy Pilot users/Instructors indicated that the feedback—covering strengths, weaknesses, areas for improvement, and further actions—is relevant, clear, and valuable for students.
Output Quality & Accuracy Pilot users/Instructors indicated that the feedback—covering strengths, weaknesses, areas for improvement, and further actions—is relevant, clear, and valuable for students.
step_9 Further Adoption Pilot users/Instructors expressed support for the further adoption of GAAS and future developments in question generation, reflecting its growing acceptance.
Further Adoption Pilot users/Instructors expressed support for the further adoption of GAAS and future developments in question generation, reflecting its growing acceptance.
step_9 Teaching and Learning Improvement Pilot users/Instructors noted enhanced resource availability for both teachers and students, contributing to better learning outcomes.
Teaching and Learning Improvement Pilot users/Instructors noted enhanced resource availability for both teachers and students, contributing to better learning outcomes.