Live from ASU+GSV with Melissa Morgan
From The Higher Ed Geek Podcast by Dustin Ramsdell
May 8, 2026 · 16 min
About this episode
The episode features a discussion with Melissa Morgan about rethinking student assessment in the age of AI.
In this bonus episode recorded live at the ASU+GSV summit in San Diego, we spoke with Melissa Morgan, Co-Founder of Coraltalk, about rethinking student assessment in the age of AI. As written work becomes easier to generate with AI, they explore how spoken assessments—like oral defenses and real-time questioning—can better demonstrate true understanding, critical thinking, and authentic learning. The conversation highlights how this moment is less about replacing traditional methods and more about evolving them—using AI to scale more personalized, human-centered approaches that help educators truly see, hear, and support their students.
People in this episode
Host: Dustin Ramsdell
Guest: Melissa Morgan
Topics covered
- student assessment
- AI in education
- oral defenses
- critical thinking
- personalized learning
Keywords
- student assessment
- AI
- oral defenses
- critical thinking
- personalized learning
- education technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Coraltalk
Places: San Diego
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