Digital Assessment in Higher Education: Sustainable Trends and Emerging Frontiers in the AI Era

Higher education institutions are challenged to develop and share sustainable approaches to assessment methodologies to ensure quality education for diverse learners. These approaches are essential for preparing students to thrive in a society that has undergone digital transformation. With the rapid developments driven by the latest Generative Artificial Intelligence technologies, evaluating and reconsidering existing digital assessment practices is imperative. This chapter proposes a conceptual model that supports digital assignment methodologies aligned with a holistic approach to teaching and learning, integrating sustainability goals and emerging technologies. This model recognises the importance of artificial intelligence literacy and human capabilities such as critical thinking, empathy, and self-regulation in fostering lifelong learning. The goal of the study is to investigate long-term patterns and new directions in artificial intelligence for digital assessments, as well as to answer the question of how generative artificial intelligence can support sustainable digital assessment models in higher education. The outcomes of this study aim to provide valuable insights for policymakers and educators in higher education institutions as they strive to enhance students’ learning experiences.