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The end of homework? Teachers grapple with cheating in the age of AI
Teachers are shifting toward in-class work and oral assessments as AI makes it easier for students to bypass traditional homework, educators say.
Educators nationwide are rethinking traditional homework policies, scaling back assignments as evidence mounts that students use AI tools to complete coursework.
Teachers increasingly abandon take-home work because students who outsource assignments to AI miss the "cognitive struggle that makes learning stick," according to Challenge Success research.
Educators struggle to verify authorship of submitted work, with one instructor noting AI "takes away critical thinking skills at a time that we are supposed to be teaching those skills to the students."
Many classrooms are shifting toward in-person presentations and oral exams, though some teachers remain "bewildered about whether they're doing the right thing" regarding these assignment changes.
Experts recommend a "homework audit"—a systematic review of assignments to ensure they require genuine student engagement, as reliance on AI shortcuts carries costs for learning outcomes.