Essay assessment is broken. Can AI fix it?
Małgorzata Szubartowska
Summary
Essay assessment is one of the most time-consuming and emotionally demanding parts of teaching - and often one of the least consistent. This session will explore why grading essays is so challenging, drawing on research, classroom experience, and teacher/student surveys to examine the effects of bias, fatigue, writing anxiety, and exam rubrics. I’ll also share how these challenges led me, as a teacher, to develop SKRIBU - Poland's first AI tool designed for grading Matura-style writing - and how it helps teachers save time and better support student progress.
Biodata
Małgorzata Szubartowska is an English teacher with 10 years of secondary-level experience. Former Head of Foreign Languages at LO Śniadeckiego and OKE examiner, she has been recognized for her innovative approach, including the Edukreator na Mazowszu award. She co-founded SKRIBU, an edtech startup supporting fair and effective writing instruction.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Talk
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Secondary
The session is: A balanced mixture of theory and practice
Category: Learning Technology
Presentation is commercial: Yes
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? Yes, I will represent SKRIBU, an edtech startup currently in development.
Scheduled for
Date: Friday, 2025-09-19, 18:30 - 19:00
Place: E6