Increased concerns of cheating with ChatGpt

With the expansion of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Canadian universities have faced a new challenge in evaluating student performance. Some professors have returned to written or oral exams to prevent possible fraud, while others are looking for ways to integrate this technology into education.

A study in Year 2 showed that 5 % of Canadian students use artificial intelligence tools in their homework. In the meantime, some professors, instead of banning these tools, ask students to document their use to determine the amount of learning.

While some universities have returned to handheld exams, experts such as Karsten Mondel and Jennifer Figer believe that these reactions are more based on fear. According to them, the focus should be on teaching critical skills to use new tools, not just restrictions.

Students also believe that the use of artificial intelligence in the real world is inevitable, and that universities should pay attention to the transparency, education and construction of a culture of trust in the educational environment rather than punishment.