Redesign Assessments for an AI World
META gives faculty a four-step formula—Metacognition, Ethics, Tools, Application—so assignments stay rigorous, authentic, and future-proof, even with AI is in every pocket.
Quick Start for Faculty
✔️ Rethink how you assess learning in a world where AI is ubiquitous
✔️ Balance innovation with academic integrity using our structured META model
✔️ Get faculty and instructional designers aligned on meaningful, AI-aware assessment design
Why It Matters
Traditional Assignments Are Breaking Down
74 % of instructors report AI-generated work in 2025—yet only 18 % feel confident adjusting assignments.
AI tools like ChatGPT have changed how students complete work—often making traditional assignments obsolete. Many faculty feel caught between academic integrity concerns and the desire to encourage innovation. The META Assignment Redesign Lab gives them tools to do both. It equips instructors to create assignments that encourage reflection, transparency, and deeper learning, even in AI-rich environments.
What is META?
A Simple Framework for Complex Challenges
META stands for:
| Letter | Domain | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| M – Metacognition | Reflection & self-awareness | How did AI shape your thinking? |
| E – Ethics | Responsible & transparent use | Are biases disclosed and cited? Is use known & shared? |
| T – Tools | Intentional tool choice | Which AI tool best fits this task? |
| A – Application | Real-world transfer | Where does this skill add value beyond the class? |
Faculty use META to revise or reframe their existing assignments, not reinvent them. The framework supports creativity and encourages alignment with core outcomes.
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META Toolkit Highlights
The META Toolkit includes essential resources to help educators redesign assignments with clarity and confidence:
- 4-stage assignment (re)design guide
- Planning worksheet + implementation tools
- Editable rubric templates + use case library
Ready to Go Deeper? Put the Toolkit into Action
What to Expect in the Redesign Lab
Once you’ve explored the free toolkit, take the next step with the META Assignment Redesign Lab. This live, 90-minute bootcamp is a hands-on workshop where our experts guide you through redesigning one of your actual assignments in real-time. It’s the perfect way to accelerate your progress and get direct feedback. Or choose the On-Demand Option. The META Redesign Lab also includes the complete META AI Assignment Toolkit and access to the recordings.
Bringing META to Your Department or College?
While the toolkit is perfect for individual faculty, we know that real transformation happens when teams learn together. We offer customized solutions for departments, colleges, and centers for teaching and learning, including:
Custom Workshop: A private bootcamp tailored to your team’s specific context and needs.
Train-the-Trainer Model: We equip your own instructional leaders to deliver META training effectively.
Institutional Licensing: Provide access to the toolkit and workshops for your entire faculty.
Start Redesigning. Not Just Reacting.
The META Assignment Redesign Lab helps faculty move forward—with clarity, confidence, and creativity.
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