'AI should assist teachers, not replace them': Union warns of AI marking risks
Teacher involvement in marking is not just about allocating grades - for many, it is how they 'know' their students. Removing the teacher from that role is an integrity risk for the entire assessment system. Research supports a hybrid model, where AI assists, but teachers retain control."NewsEducation30 September 2026, 9:53amPrint
- ▪Teacher involvement in marking is not just about allocating grades - for many, it is how they 'know' their students.
- ▪Removing the teacher from that role is an integrity risk for the entire assessment system.
- ▪Research supports a hybrid model, where AI assists, but teachers retain control."NewsEducation30 September 2026, 9:53amPrint
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NewsEducation30 September 2026, 9:53am'AI should assist teachers, not replace them': Union warns of risks of AI markingJohn GerritsenCaption:A paper presented at the Post Primary Teachers' Association conference says automated marking by artificial intelligence is on the rise.Photo credit:RNZ / Quin TauetauSecondary teachers are being urged to keep control of marking their students' work even if it is being done by a computer programme.A paper presented at the Post Primary Teachers' Association conference on Wednesday said automated marking by artificial intelligence was on the rise.The paper said the Qualifications Authority (NZQA) was using AI to mark reading, writing and maths NCEA co-requisite tests with a high degree of accuraccy."NZQA has proudly shared that "AI marking has achieved…
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