AI-proof Active Assessment and Future Skills Training with NoCode-Edu Escape Rooms

This study explores the implementation of Educational Escape Rooms (EERs) as a robust assessment format in higher education, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). EERs, integrated within challenge-based learning frameworks, foster both subject-specific and transversal competencies. The study highlights the dual role of EERs in enhancing knowledge acquisition and future skills development, despite the presence of AI tools. Through practical engagement in creating EERs, students demonstrated significant improvements in subject-specific knowledge, critical thinking, and AI literacy. The necessity of independent content creation, beyond AI-generated assistance, emphasizes the importance of autonomous problem-solving. Moreover, the collaborative nature of EER development strengthened project management and teamwork skills. Overall, the findings suggest that EERs effectively prepare students for an AI-driven future by balancing AI utilization with the cultivation of essential cognitive skills.