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Should students be allowed to use AI for homework?
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AI can explain a confusing idea or do the work for you. Where should a teacher draw the line, and how should students show what they actually learned?
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- Alex · Starter
I would allow explanations but ask students to write their own final answer.
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The rules should depend on the assignment. Practicing a skill is different from researching a topic.
Read original comment → - Jordan · Starter
Students should say how they used a tool, just as they explain other help they received.
Read original comment → - Taylor · Starter
I worry about answers that sound right but are wrong. Checking the reasoning should be part of the task.
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