With the rising use of ChatGPT and other AI tools by students, many educators within our District used TurnItIn which was integrated into the Canvas LMS by Instructure. It certainly wasn't perfect, but it was helpful to many in possibly identifying AI-generated submissions.
Sadly, there is no foolproof way of determining AI-generated submissions. False positives and as well as false negatives can often occur. It's only a percentage of likelihood. And you certainly can't confront a student accusing them of its use. But you can definitely use it as an opportunity to ask more critical and probing questions to ascertain the student's assignment.
A new tool, GPTZero, has emerged that is getting far better results. And the team behind it are young, and very diverse; a great example for many students to help them "see it, so they can be it."
You'll be fascinated to learn...
➤ How a 23-year-old college student built one of the leading AI detection tools
When your online learning course is in an LMS, but then you have to take assignments out of it to do an AI check, many issues arise including:
- privacy and security
- extra time and labor involved on the part of all of your faculty
And regardless of detection, there are the issues of:
- accuracy of information
- fairness and equity
- accountability
- issues of bias
- and more
Many institutions are attempting to define standards and hold students accountable for their learning in the age of AI in relation to detection. Here are some different opinions on the topic:
- AI Eroding AI? A New Era for Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity, JT Torres and Claude E. P. Mayo
- A Career Tool? A Dishonor? College Students And Educators Consider The Place Of AI In Learning, Bonnie Ho
