Dr. Craig Zilles, Professor of Computer Science, joins SIIP and Share to discuss the development and impact of Illinois’s Computer-Based Testing Facility (CBTF), which began as a SIIP project. He shares how CBTF enables flexible, secure, and scalable assessment for large-enrollment courses, supports frequent low-stakes testing, and addresses academic integrity challenges in the age of generative AI. The episode highlights how thoughtful assessment design can enhance student learning, alleviate anxiety, and transform instructional practices. 

Guest(s):   Craig Zilles

Link: ⁠https://siebelschool.illinois.edu/about/people/faculty/zilles⁠  

Host: Blake Johnson 

Engineered by: Piper Pascarella  

Produced by: Natalie Taylor and Evelyn Ochoa Arias  

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