AI-Assisted Coding, Assessment Design, and the Agentic AI Era
The Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Network (AIDAN) hosted an engaging and forward-looking session titled “AI-Assisted Coding, Assessment Design, and the Agentic AI Era”.
On 6 May 2026, the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Network (AIDAN) hosted an engaging and forward-looking session titled “AI-Assisted Coding, Assessment Design, and the Agentic AI Era” at CLC.1.09, Clerici Building, Oxford Brookes Business School.
The event brought together academic staff and colleagues interested in understanding how rapid developments in AI — particularly agentic systems capable of autonomous reasoning and task execution — are reshaping teaching, coding practices, and assessment design in higher education.
Rethinking Assessment in the Age of Agentic AI
The session explored how AI-assisted coding tools and emerging agentic AI systems are transforming the way students learn, create, and demonstrate knowledge. Participants discussed key questions, including:
- How should assessments evolve in response to AI-assisted development tools?
- What does academic integrity look like in the agentic AI era?
- How can educators design authentic, future-ready assessment strategies?
- How can AI be used responsibly to enhance, rather than replace, learning?
The conversation highlighted the need to move beyond traditional assessment models and towards approaches that emphasise critical thinking, problem framing, creativity, reflection, and applied problem-solving.
The session encouraged open discussion and knowledge sharing, creating a space for staff to reflect on their own teaching practice and exchange ideas across disciplines. Examples of AI-assisted workflows and coding support tools were discussed, alongside broader considerations around policy, curriculum design, and student guidance.