Beyond Essays: Scalable Peer Learning in the AI Era

How can educators create learning experiences that remain meaningful, collaborative, and scalable in the age of AI?

‍

Guest speaker Anders Holm, Department Chair and Professor of Sociology at Western University, discussed how peer learning and collaborative assessment can create more meaningful, scalable learning experiences for today’s students.

‍

Drawing from his experience using Kritik to support peer feedback and engagement at scale, Anders shared strategies for designing assessments that encourage critical thinking, accountability, and authentic participation without increasing grading workload.

‍

In this workshop, we explored:

• Building scalable peer learning and feedback systems

• Designing assessments that promote engagement and deeper understanding

• Using Kritik to support collaboration, accountability, and meaningful feedback

• Practical approaches for managing large or diverse courses effectively

‍