Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI
Colleges in the US are turning to oral exams to combat the use of AI in homework and assessments. This shift is aimed at evaluating students' critical thinking and cognitive skills, which are being compromised by the increasing reliance on AI tools.
US colleges are introducing oral exams to assess students' learning. This method, used by professors like Chris Schaffer at Cornell University, requires students to speak directly to an instructor. The oral defense is used to determine what students are actually learning. Colleges like the University of Pennsylvania are shifting towards in-person tests, including oral exams. This approach is seen as a way to prevent cheating and promote critical thinking. Oral exams are not new, but their use is becoming more widespread in the US, especially since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022.
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