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CRA urges computing programs to rethink assessment as generative AI changes student work
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Computing Research Association's Education Committee urges computer science departments to overhaul assessment methods to prioritise learning processes over final AI-generated outputs, recommending practical alternatives like oral exams and live problem-solving to more accurately gauge student understanding in the era of generative AI.
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Computer science educators face a shift from testing final outputs to verifying the learning behind code to maintain skill integrity against AI shortcuts. You need to redesign assessments this week to stay relevant and credible in talent development.
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