Uncover the frontier of educational technology as we explore the challenges of detecting generative AI. This page offers resources for teachers, while shedding light on the complexities of accurately detecting AI. Navigate the nuances of this evolving landscape and access resources that illuminate the intricacies involved.
Disclaimer: AI detection is a hot topic at this time. The resources below are shared in context during the EdTech Team's AI Onboarding Presentation. We encourage you to attend our upcoming AI webinars and to request that your administrators invite the EdTech Team out to your site to provide this presentation.
AI detection historically has varying degrees of success. In fact, this particular excerpt shown above is from Ethan Mollick’s (Wharton professor of management) blog that mentions the high false positive rates of AI detection in writing, airing on the side of accusation. Moreover, AI detection in writing can easily be defeated by using grounding prompts such as, "Write like a high school student." The main takeaway is that even OpenAI (the company that houses ChatGPT) says you cannot detect AI writing automatically. OpenAI initially offered a detection tool, but quickly discontinued it due to its insufficient accuracy.
But... What about these AI Detection Tools?
Tools such as the ones listed above offer AI detection services,
but provide inconsistent accuracy.
Current Suggestions to Promote Academic Integrity:
Option 1: Use Schoology LockDown Browser
In order to administer secure assessments during class, teachers can enable the LockDown Browser on any Schoology Assessment posted in a course. Enabling LockDown Browser on Schoology Assessments prevents students from accessing any other tab/website/source while taking the test, and locks them into the exam. Furthermore, it prevents students from copying and pasting any material from external sources (such as ChatGPT and other AI platforms).
Option 2: Google Assignment (in Schoology) with Enabled Plagiarism Checker
Currently, we have a plagiarism checker available via Schoology when teachers post Google Assignments (see image below). This Google Assignment plagiarism checker prompts students to review their own work prior to submitting, as well as runs their writing against other submissions in the class for verification. There is no current AI detection feature built within Google's plagiarism checker. Click on the link above or the image below for more information on Google Assignments in Schoology.
AI Detection Limitations
