Schools Grapple With Balancing Generative AI Use and Academic Integrity
• Generative AI like ChatGPT makes cheating extremely easy and most students are using it to complete assignments
• Schools are allowing teachers to decide how to handle AI on their own, but most teachers don't know enough about the tech
• Rather than an arms race with students, teachers should redefine cheating and set clear expectations around AI use
• Teachers can't simply ban AI, but need to strike a balance so students still develop necessary skills
• Teachers should focus on durable skills like critical thinking, document AI use to provide feedback, and use project-based learning