Is Generative AI Making Cheating Easier? with Eve Conway

Is Generative AI Making Cheating Easier? with Eve Conway

Author: TESOL Pop September 3, 2024 Duration: 15:21

In our 100th episode, TESOL Pop's co-founders Laura Wilkes and Eve Conway dive into the evolving world of generative AI and its implications for education. The explores challenges and opportunities tools like ChatGPT present in learning, assessment, and plagiarism.


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KEY TALKING POINTS


What is Generative AI?

Eve breaks down the basics of generative AI and provides examples of what's currently available on the market, from text to art-generating tools. ChatGPT is highlighted as a tool that is having a growing influence on teaching and learning.


AI and Academic Integrity

The ease with which students can use AI to generate essays and assignments has raised concerns about plagiarism. Eve shares real examples of challenges teachers are facing now when it comes to coursework and assessment.


Future of Assessment

As AI continues to evolve, educators must rethink assessment methods. Eve and Laura discuss the shift towards externally assessed exams and question whether timed assessments are effective, especially for students needing extra support.


Classroom Strategies for AI Integration

Eve shares practical classroom strategies, such as comparing AI-generated texts with student work and using AI as a springboard for critical thinking. These strategies can help educators embrace AI while ensuring students develop their own ideas.


ABOUT

Eve Conway is a co-founder of TESOL Pop and has a wide range of experience in education. She taught internationally for over ten years during which time she specialised as a young learner-teacher trainer. In more recent years, Eve has moved into a career in educational publishing and assessment design, where she tries to use her experience in the classroom to design meaningful learning materials.


REFERENCES

  1. Turnitin Plagiarism detection software.


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CREDITS

Producer Laura Wilkes

Editor Haven Tsang

Thanks to fellow co-founder and special guest, Eve Conway.


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