Educators are warning that the debate over artificial intelligence in higher education has focused too much on cheating and not enough on student learning. According to Amy Bruckman, a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the real issue is determining what students have learned, not just whether they are using AI to cheat.

Redesigning Assessments

Bruckman argues that universities need to redesign their assessments to be resistant to AI. This could include giving closed-book tests on paper to ensure that students are actually learning the material, rather than just relying on AI to complete their assignments. Generations College Chancellor Dr. Grace Alexis agrees, saying that faculty members need to help students learn how to use AI in a way that enhances their critical thinking skills.

Both educators believe that AI should be incorporated into the classroom, rather than banned outright. However, they also warn that students still need to develop the critical thinking skills that higher education is meant to cultivate. Bruckman notes that some students are avoiding learning by using AI, and that this could have serious consequences for their future success.

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