Abstract
Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are being used, particularly in educational assessments and evaluation venturing into an exciting new era in education. This transformation, is not just about swapping out old pen-and-paper methods of assessment with shiny new technology. In fact, it is about a total makeover of our approach to assessing and evaluating from the ground up. In this article, the researchers explore the many ways AI is creating change, from how assessments are created, managed and evaluated to how answers are scored, providing comprehensive feedback. The notes that the influence of AI does not stop with assessments and evaluation, as its impact extends to various aspects of education, including personalised learning, curriculum design, administrative efficiency, and even teacher-student interactions. It can also decode heaps of assessment and evaluation data, providing a tailor-made assessment and evaluation experience for every teacher and student. AI-powered tools can help tailor learning experiences to
individual student needs, automate administrative tasks, provide real-time feedback, and facilitate more engaging and interactive lessons. Moreover, AI has the potential to assist in identifying learning gaps, predicting student performance, and offering targeted interventions, ultimately transforming both teaching and learning processes. While AI offers numerous benefits, it is essential to balance them with crucial concerns such as privacy and fairness. So, the article delves into the ethical side of using AI in assessment and evaluation. The article discussed ways to navigate these issues responsibly. Lastly, it ponders on the potential developments AI could bring to the assessment and evaluation landscape. It concludes that for higher education institutions in Nigeria to leverage AI in a responsibly way, they need an ethical core that is robust and meaningful. It recommends ways of balancing innovation in educational assessment and evaluation with responsibility.