Delivered an impactful invited keynote talk at the Turnitin Sydney Assessment Symposium in May 2023. The abstract for the talk is below:

"The challenges to academic integrity from emerging technologies is obvious, while many higher education courses have attempted to counter these challenges, there is a risk that we may be inadvertently disconnecting with our students and even more concerning is the risk to assurance of learning through these initiatives. Artificial intelligence provides significant opportunities for businesses and industry, and as we grapple with harnessing the power of AI for our society, we will need well informed, and competent graduates to lead this transformation in responsible and ethical directions, preventing students from using these tools during their formative years is unlikely to help them develop these skills.

During this talk Pranit will share ideas that he has used in his own course to engage students in their learning process, carefully curating the learning journey with AI. The assessments are conversational and reflects the expectations of the real world of work. Students engage in the use of AI within in-class discussions, and various formative activities. Assessments are designed to elicit students’ ability to collaboratively engage with AI to develop meaningful solutions to authentic challenges and identify opportunities and challenges with existing configurations. The higher stakes assessments involve conversations about what they have learned and how they will be able to apply these in the real world. Some of the initial evaluation data indicates students enjoy these activities and assessments, and relish the opportunity to engage in deep, meaningful conversations with their peers and teachers."

The feedback from one of the organisers of the Turnitin Symposium has been extremely positive:

"It was a privilege to work alongside Dr. Pranit during the 2024 Sydney forum, part of Turnitin’s Asia Pacific in-person event series aimed at advancing education through meaningful engagement with institutional leadership and educators. Under the theme “Elevating Learning and Teaching: The Synergy of AI and Assessment,” .

Dr. Pranit’s session focused on a timely and urgent issue—how educators can embed trust and personalisation into education by equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to thrive in an AI-powered world. He challenged the conventional reactive approaches to academic integrity and instead offered a proactive, programmatic model that positions students as co-creators in their learning journey.

What stood out most in Dr. Pranit’s presentation was his ability to connect strategic pedagogical thinking with practical classroom applications. He shared how his own courses are designed to cultivate students’ capacity to engage critically and collaboratively with AI. This includes assessments that mirror real-world expectations—conversational, iterative, and designed around authentic challenges. The AI-integrated activities he described were not just theoretical; they were rooted in real data and classroom experiences, demonstrating positive feedback from students who valued the opportunity to engage more deeply in their learning and connect with their peers and educators.

Dr. Pranit’s approach reframes AI not as a threat to academic integrity, but as a tool to deepen it—when used responsibly and thoughtfully. Rather than banning AI, his teaching practice empowers students to explore its capabilities and limitations, developing both digital fluency and ethical reasoning. His assessments go beyond content knowledge; they develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflective dialogue, preparing students to lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving world.

Beyond his pedagogical insight, Dr. Pranit’s presence at the forum was warm, collegial, and inspiring. His ability to communicate complex ideas in accessible language made a lasting impression on the audience, and he contributed meaningfully to the broader conversation on how assessment must evolve to remain relevant in the age of AI.

In a time where higher education is being called to rethink traditional models, Dr. Pranit exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose, creativity, and compassion. His work offers a roadmap for institutions seeking to balance the imperative of academic integrity with the need to prepare students for a future that is already here. I wholeheartedly commend Dr. Pranit for his leadership, and I look forward to seeing his ideas continue to shape the future of teaching and learning across the region." 

Chukwudi Ogoh, Turnitin