42nd Annual Meeting of African Educational Assessment Associations
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- The 42nd Annual Meeting of the African Educational Assessment Associations (AEAA) is taking place in Arusha, Tanzania from August 17 to 21, 2023.
- The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) plans to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance educational assessment systems in the country.
- Participants from 28 African countries and beyond are attending the conference to discuss the application of AI in education, particularly in testing and evaluation.
- NECTA's Executive Secretary, Professor Said Mohamed, emphasized the importance of keeping up with technological advancements in the 21st century.
- Professor Carolyne Nombo, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, stated that AI should improve the quality and efficiency of assessments without replacing professional judgment.