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University Revives Ancient Exam Techniques to Counter AI Cheating
Back to the Future: Old-School Exams Make a Comeback
In an unexpected twist, a leading Australian university is turning to ancient examination methods to tackle AI-assisted cheating, reports The Guardian. These methods include oral exams and handwritten assignments, reminiscent of centuries-old academic practices. The university argues that these approaches ensure students demonstrate genuine understanding and skills that cannot be easily replicated by AI tools.
Balancing Tradition and Technology
The decision comes amidst growing concerns over AI’s role in academic dishonesty. While embracing technology for learning, institutions must now also safeguard academic integrity. Advocates of the initiative believe blending traditional methods with modern education frameworks could be a game-changer in maintaining fair assessments.
Editor’s Comment: It’s called “the Socratic method” where a student stands up in front of his peers and must deliver a dissertation and then handle an open question-and-answer session. It’s both devastating and enlightening and it requires preparation, perspiration and performance. There is no higher way of engaging students and learning a subject. Where we can use AI is to be the one asking the questions, not providing the answers.
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