--- title: September Newsletter --- Latest Industry News from the eAA | View in browser Newsletter Issue number 7 September 2025 Greetings to the global eAA assessment community from platinum eAA sponsors risr/ Speaking from my corner of the world here in Canada, the term AI is everywhere, and frankly, the “AI fatigue” is real. But while the hype can be exhausting, the technology itself is too important to ignore. This edition of the newsletter goes beyond buzzwords, diving into the exciting next frontier where assessments measure what a candidate can do, not just what they know. Imagine a future where candidates can step into hyper-realistic scenarios—practicing with AI patients, colleagues or clients, getting real-time feedback on their performance, and receiving scores that reflect their practical skills. This is the new era of assessment: a continuous journey of improvement powered by instant, personalized insights. This issue explores this transformation. You’ll find articles on how digital exams are becoming more engaging and accessible, a deep dive into the next generation of “agentic” AI proctoring, and a look at the strategic use of AI for student feedback. We also have a cautionary tale on using Large Language Models to score work and offer tips on designing microcredentials and scaling global certification programs.   Thank you for being part of this innovative and critical work. Happy reading! Jon Dupre \| Director of Operations, North America \| eAA Platinum Sponsor - risr/ eAA News BMC 2025 Beyond Multiple Choice returns in November 2025 with a fresh new format designed to give attendees more time to reflect, engage, and participate throughout the month. Week 1: 4, 5 and 6 November Week 2: 11, 12 and 13 November Week 3: 18, 19 and 20 November   Read more Guidance and Advice Build brilliant microcredentials: 7 pro tips backed by research Cirrus' research-backed guide explores seven proven strategies for creating programmes that genuinely serve learners and meet employer needs. 'Don't use LLMs to grade student work’. Graide explains why...   As the excitement around AI continues to build, it’s tempting to throw the latest shiny tool at every problem, especially in education.  On-screen exams report: How digital assessment is driving better education   AQA's new research report, On-screen exams: Advice from the experts, presents the latest research on the use of digital testing from around the world.   Free Guide to to Global Credentialing Growth   Get Prometric's Free Guide to expanding your credentials internationally with purpose, support a globally mobile workforce, and build resilience for the future.   Blogs Read the latest blog from Vretta: British Columbia: A Focus on Student Learning and Improvement. One size no longer fits all: Lesinda Leightley, Director of Business Development at PSI, explains how building exam security around your specific programme ensures robust protection. The eAA is inviting best practice contributions to the forthcoming 2nd Edition of ISO/IEC 23988: Code of Practice for the Use of Information Technology (IT) in Delivering Assessments. Following the publication of summer exam results in the UK, read the eAA Viewpoint: Is Results Day Broken? Why Exams Must Finally Enter the Digital Age. eAA Expert Insights. Patrick Coates on the Future of AI in Assessment: It’s Time to Embrace, Not Block, the Opportunity. Product News Talview Secures Patent for Alvy : First Agentic AI Proctoring Built to Outsmart Cluely-style Cheating Webinars & Events  We’re delighted to announce that Excelsoft will be presenting two compelling sessions at the 2025 E-ATP Conference in Dublin this September.   Join TAO and Education Leaders on September 24th for a Webinar on Innovating Diagnostic Assessment in Spain. Case Studies How Penn Foster is scaling student success with AI feedback How Kryterion Helped Databricks Secure and Scale Its Global Certification Program eAA Industry News Visit the eAA Industry News page for the latest updates on global digital assessment news. Copyright © 2025 e-Assessment Association, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a member the of e-Assessment Association, have attended or booked to attend an e-Assessment Association event or have opted in to receive emails via our websites. e-Assessment Association, Registered Office address c/o AlphaPlus, c/o AQA Education Ltd Devas Street, Manchester, United Kingdom M15 6EX Unsubscribe Manage preferences | | --- |