Online Symposium: Next-Generation Language Assessment Literacy in the AI Era
Thursday 16 October 2025, 13:55–17:30 CET
About the Symposium:
The symposium was organized in collaboration with the UCD Centre for English and Global Languages and the Evaluation and Assessment (EnA) Research Group at (opens in a new window)Oslo Metropolitan University.
Organising Committee:
Dr. Stergiani Kostopoulou, University College Dublin
Prof. Dina Tsagari, Oslo Metropolitan University
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant promise but a powerful force already transforming how we teach, learn, and assess languages. This raises crucial questions: How can AI enhance language assessment literacy? What new opportunities does it open for fairness, inclusivity, and innovation — and what risks and ethical challenges must we address?
This international online symposium brings together renowned scholars and researchers from around the world to explore these pressing issues. Presentations span three themed parts, covering AI-driven assessment frameworks, classroom practices, writing and self-assessment, and the readiness of learners and institutions for an AI-shaped future.
Participants will engage with 13 thought-provoking talks, interactive discussion groups, and a plenary wrap-up led by Prof. Barry O’Sullivan, who will draw together insights and chart future directions for research, practice, and policy in this rapidly evolving field.
Please find the video recordings links below to watch any of the Symposium back:
Part I — AI Frameworks & Teacher Assessment Literacy
Passcode: m%A$kU04
Welcome & Overview — Dina Tsagari & Stergiani Kostopoulou [00 – 00:02:29]
Presentations
Matt Poehner, Dmitri Leontjev & Ari Huhta — Dynamic Diagnostic Language Assessment: The Complementary Value of GenAI in Mediating Learners in L2 English Reading Assessment [00:03:17 - 00:13:35]
Karin Vogt — Harnessing AI for Enhancing Teacher LAL in Classroom-Based Language Assessment Contexts [00:14:40 - 00:24:41]
Iasonas Lamprianou — AI as Assessor: Disrupting Authority, Recalibrating Trust, Restructuring Labor [00:25:34 - 00:33:17]
Siv Therese Måseidvåg Gamlem — AI-Assisted Feedback for Learning: Experiences from Students in Lower Secondary School and Pre-service Teachers in ITE [00:34:25 - 00:43:58]
Discussion Group 1 [00:44:04 - 00:59:44]
Facilitators: Thomais Rousoulioti and Karim Rezagah
Part II — AI in Writing, Classroom & Self-Assessment
Passcode: m%A$kU04
Presentations
Sara Gesuato & Elisa Bertoldi — AI Feedback vs Teachers’ Assessment in EFL Students’ Email Requests: What are the differences? [00:00:53 - 00:09:58]
Asli Lidice Gokturk Saglam — ChatGPT in the Classroom: Pre-Service English Teachers’ Perspectives on AI Integration in Language Assessment [00:10:24 - 00:18:58]
Asma Maaoui & Amel Jarraya — ChatGPT for Self-Assessment: A Qualitative Case Study of EMI Students' Perceptions and Real Use [00:22:18 - 00:34:00]
Raili Hilden — The AASIS Project: Automatic Assessment of Spoken Interaction for Finnish learners [00:35:30 - 00:44:23]
Discussion Group 2 [00:44:43 - 00:53:39]
Facilitators: Eleni Kartalia and Viktoriya Osidak
Part III — AI & Learners, Institutions & Future-Readiness
Passcode: m%A$kU04
Presentations
Vahid Aryadoust & Joann Wong — Evaluating GPT as a Conversational Agent and Rater in Formative Speaking Assessment [00:01:20 - 00:13:02]
Anna Soltyska — What do Students and Teachers Think about the Use of Online Language Support Tools in EFL Exam Preparation Classes? [00:13:22– 00:23:16]
Olena Rossi & John Pill — University Students’ Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools: Implications for Construct Modification of English Admission Tests [00:23:56 – 00:33:50]
Erik Voss — Explaining AI Scoring Decisions [00:35:52 - 00:42:39]
Christine Coombe & Lana Hiasat — Essential Elements of Future-Ready Language Classrooms [00:43:09 - 00:53:54]
Discussion Group 3 [00:53:54 - 01:04:51]
Facilitators: Ece Sevgi Sole and Lynell Chvala
Closing
Plenary Wrap-Up & Reflections — Barry O’Sullivan (Discussant) [01:04:52 - 01:18:39]
Closing Remarks & Future Directions — Dina Tsagari & Stergiani Kostopoulou [01:18:40]
Target Group
Researchers, teachers, assessment specialists, and anyone interested in the intersections between AI and language assessment.
Objectives
Participants will:
- Gain insights into current AI applications in language assessment.
- Understand the challenges and opportunities for teachers, learners, and institutions.
- Engage in discussions with peers and international experts.
- Explore future directions for AI-informed assessment literacy.