The Department of Artificial Intelligence, School of Systems and Technology (SST) at the University of Management and Technology (UMT) successfully hosted an insightful faculty development workshop titled “No More Manual: Smart Assessment for Programming Tasks” on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, at CB1-501.
Date: 21st May 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Venue: CB1-501, UMT Lahore
Workshop Focus:
Manual grading of programming assignments is often time-consuming, inconsistent, and difficult to scale. This workshop introduced faculty members to the future of automated assessment systems, showcasing tools and techniques that offer instant feedback, accurate evaluations, and scalable solutions for programming tasks.
Key Topics Covered:
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Challenges and limitations of manual programming assessment
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Introduction to smart assessment systems and auto-graders
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Designing programming problems with auto-evaluation logic
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Implementing test cases for correctness and performance
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Ensuring fairness, transparency, and feedback effectiveness
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Real-world use cases and tool demonstrations
Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Farooq
Professor, Department of Artificial Intelligence
School of Systems and Technology, UMT
Dr. Shoaib Farooq shared his expertise in leveraging smart systems to enhance programming education and emphasized the importance of scalable solutions in modern teaching environments.
Participants:
This workshop was specially curated for:
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Instructors of programming-related courses
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Faculty interested in edtech innovation
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Educators seeking efficient grading mechanisms
Event Impact:
The session was met with enthusiastic participation from faculty members who engaged in hands-on demos, shared experiences, and discussed future implementation strategies for smart assessment tools. The workshop marks a strong step toward more efficient, fair, and scalable programming education at UMT.
Stay tuned for more innovative faculty development sessions from the Department of Artificial Intelligence, UMT.