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The introduction of ChatGPT as a school support tool has transformed educational dynamics, particularly in secondary schools. Two years after it was made freely available, its use by students goes beyond simple writing assistance. Some see it as a way to produce an entire assignment without personal effort. This rise in power of digital tools raises a crucial question: does AI facilitate learning or, on the contrary, does it encourage cheated? Teachers are now faced with the challenge of adapting their correction and evaluation methods in this constantly evolving context.
The emergence of artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, has significantly transformed the educational landscape. This phenomenon raises important questions about academic integrity and the use of technologies as cheating tools. Students of all levels – middle and high school included – have taken advantage of this tool for various uses, from simple academic support to proven cheating, which encourages teaching staff to rethink their evaluation methods.
The introduction of ChatGPT in educational establishments
Since the opening of ChatGPT to public access, its impacts on education have multiplied. This artificial intelligence tool, capable of producing coherent texts from simple questions, has quickly become an ally for many students. Some students use it to supplement their assignments in substantial ways, becoming an accessible resource for those looking for easier ways to achieve high grades.
A versatile resource for learning
Although the misuse of AI can pose ethical problems, it is also used legitimately. Students like Colombe, in second grade, use it to practice before exams by generating standard questions or asking for summaries of topics to know. In this context, AI presents itself as a valuable educational tool, allowing more interactive and personalized learning.
Increasingly sophisticated cheating strategies
While some students use AI for constructive educational purposes, others exploit it to cheat. Tom, a high school student, says that for exercises such as essays, he starts by asking the AI for a problem, an introduction and developed ideas. This approach, which even includes adding deliberate spelling errors, makes productions difficult for teachers to detect, especially those unfamiliar with AI’s capabilities.
Reactions and adaptations of the teaching staff
Faced with the growing use of AI by students, teachers often find themselves helpless. Teachers report facing a climate of suspicion in the correction of homework, without truly reliable tools to effectively detect the use of ChatGPT. In response, some teachers, like Jean-Marie, adapt their teaching methods by favoring oral assessments or interactive projects which demonstrate real understanding on the part of the students.
Crucial role of the institution in regulation
Schools and education authorities are faced with the need to establish clear guidelines regarding the use of AI in education. Currently, the resources provided by school districts to inform teachers remain vague on what constitutes acceptable or fraudulent use of AI tools. The lack of specific guidelines makes it difficult to establish consistent standards nationally.
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The debate on ethics and the use of AI
With the democratization of AI tools like ChatGPT, a broader discussion is emerging about the line between educational assistance and fraud. If, according to some, using AI for homework simplifies learning, others see it as an obstacle to the acquisition of essential skills. Laura, a teacher in Nantes, emphasizes that disparities between students could increase because of these tools, comparing the impact of AI to that of the introduction of Wikipedia into classrooms.
