Direct answer
Human-in-the-loop evaluation means the recorded mark is approved by an examiner (and institutional rules), even if software proposed a number. If the model can lock a result the examiner never saw, you do not have a human in the loop.
How it works
Show the suggestion, show a reason, require review or an explicit policy for unattended modes, and log what happened. Universities that enable broader AI runs still need a governance document — software cannot invent one.
Key considerations
- Unattended full-AI modes, if offered, are a policy risk and must be described honestly.
- Students deserve a process that can be explained in a grievance cell.
Avid’s approach
Avid AI Professor provides suggested marks and reasoning; final marks remain subject to institutional/examiner review and approval. Details: Avid AI Professor, platform: Avid OSM.