With the rapid growth of AI tools like ChatGPT, educational institutions in Canada face new challenges in accurately assessing student performance. Some professors have opted to reinstate traditional evaluation methods such as in-person exams and oral interviews to reduce cheating opportunities, while others are striving to integrate this technology into the teaching process.
Based on a study conducted in 2024, about 60% of Canadian students reported using AI tools to assist with their assignments. Among them, some professors have asked students to document how they use these tools instead of banning them, aiming to gain a better understanding of the students’ actual learning.
Although some universities have reinstated manual methods for conducting exams, experts like Carsten Mondel and Jennifer Figner believe such conservative measures often stem from fear. They argue that the main focus should be on teaching critical analysis skills in working with new technologies, rather than imposing strict limitations.
On the other hand, many students emphasize that using artificial intelligence is inevitable for their future careers. They suggest that universities, instead of punitive approaches, should foster transparency, provide targeted training, and cultivate a culture of trust, so that responsible use of these tools becomes an integral part of the learning process.
