Academic Integrity and Technology

Ensuring academic integrity in the AI age

eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2025

First, ensure you are using reliable detector technology that is backed by research. This is a great opportunity to discuss what is and isn’t a violation of academic integrity. Consider the stakes Derek Newton, author of the academic integrity newsletter The Cheat Sheet , often compares AI detectors to metal detectors.

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Catch them Learning: A Pathway to Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

As the potential for students to misuse AI tools raises ongoing questions about accountability, cheating, and academic integrity, a scandal from the past offers insights into the future. The following steps can help you, and your students, take action to ensure academic integrity. What questions do you have?

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AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

We cannot allow the edtech fervor that peaked during the pandemic to overtake the possibilities afforded by these novel technologies: too much focus on the “tech” at the expense of the “ed.” This AI era is not solely about technological advancement–it’s about ensuring that innovation serves the needs of teachers and learners.

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5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

We recognize we need to update assignments to promote academic integrity in an AI age, yet many of us feel unprepared to do so. One promising solution to the triple challenge of fostering critical thinking, meaningful learning, and academic integrity is to double down on transparency.

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Students, educators feel positive about AI’s impact, but fear its misuse

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

The new survey findings on the state of AI in secondary and higher education, from Turnitin ,offer perspectives from students, educators and academic administrators across six countries, the The risk of intentional misuse will always exist with generative AI.

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Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

This time gap matters, especially for fast-changing topics like public health, technology, or current events. The wording and framing of results The title of a website or academic article still matters, but now we must attend to the framing of AI summaries and search result snippets. Do they even understand the content?

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5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

We recognize we need to update assignments to promote academic integrity in an AI age, yet many of us feel unprepared to do so. One promising solution to the triple challenge of fostering critical thinking, meaningful learning, and academic integrity is to double down on transparency.

Critical Thinking

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California colleges spend millions to catch plagiarism and AI. Is the faulty tech worth it?

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

It has been more than two years since the release of ChatGPT created widespread dismay over generative AI’s threat to academic integrity. And Turnitin licenses this technology to colleges while demanding “perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable and sublicensable” rights to student writing.

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Helping Students Develop AI Prompting Skills for Critical Thinking

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Academic integrity policies should provide clear guidelines on the ethical use of AI in coursework while fostering an environment that encourages learning rather than punitive measures. Rick regularly presents on topics such as AI literacy, academic integrity in the digital age, and best practices for faculty in online education.

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Helping Students Develop AI Prompting Skills for Critical Thinking

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Academic integrity policies should provide clear guidelines on the ethical use of AI in coursework while fostering an environment that encourages learning rather than punitive measures. Rick regularly presents on topics such as AI literacy, academic integrity in the digital age, and best practices for faculty in online education.

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

As an Apple Distinguished School, Elmwood integrates technology in ways that feel seamless and empowering. But here, technology isnt a shiny extra. Technology at Elmwood is not a mere add-on, says Matt Perreault, Director of Technology. Technology doesnt get in the way here either.

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A Values-Based Approach to Using Gen AI

Faculty Focus

JUNE 10, 2025

As a learning designer in a centralized teaching and learning unit, it’s my job to explore new technologies, particularly AI. How am I supposed to make decisions about this emerging technology that I don’t fully understand? But I’ll admit, I didn’t jump right in. For a while, I felt paralyzed.

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A Values-Based Approach to Using Gen AI

Faculty Focus

JUNE 10, 2025

As a learning designer in a centralized teaching and learning unit, it’s my job to explore new technologies, particularly AI. How am I supposed to make decisions about this emerging technology that I don’t fully understand? But I’ll admit, I didn’t jump right in. For a while, I felt paralyzed.

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AI is helping students be more independent, but the isolation could be career poison

Cal Matters

JULY 16, 2025

Julia Freeland-Fisher studies how technology can help or hinder student success at the Clayton Christensen Institute. And while he hasn’t asked ChatGPT to write any papers for him, he has turned to the technology when a blank page and a blinking cursor seemed overwhelming. He has asked for an outline. And that’s a problem.

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5 tips to build academic integrity

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The importance of academic integrity can’t be underestimated, especially when it comes to blended learning. Statistics show there was a 68 percent increase in the number of integrity violations reported in 2019-2020 compared with 2018-2019. It also made academic integrity a significant point of concern.

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4 ways to ensure academic integrity as AI tools gain popularity

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2024

One key question is, “How do school and district leaders ensure academic integrity as new technologies continue to emerge, like generative artificial intelligence applications such as ChatGPT, Bard, Claude, and more?” I hope these four tips help educators safeguard academic integrity as new technology continues to emerge.

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ChatGPT Has Colleges in Emergency Mode to Shield Academic Integrity

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2023

The technology, which emerged just a couple of months ago, can answer just about any question you type into it, and can adapt those answers into a different style or tone on command. Colleges around the country have been holding emergency meetings of their honor code councils or other committees that govern student cheating.

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Are Algorithmically-Generated Term Papers the Next Big Challenge to Academic Integrity?

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The technology gives new resonance to that old “ infinite monkey theorem ,” which holds that a roomful of monkeys and typewriters, if given enough time, would eventually compose the works of Shakespeare. “The But as the technology improves, such bots may soon churn out passable work, with zero effort by the students who use them.

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Five Tips for Writing Academic Integrity Statements in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, DALL-E, and Meta AI has created a pressing new challenge for educators: defining academic integrity in the age of AI. Tell your students what YOU allow Every college and university has an academic integrity/honesty or academic dishonesty statement.

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Tracking the Draft: An Academic Integrity Policy for Cheating with AI

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

I found multiple articles online which followed this idea, but they were not specific enough to show me how to actually do it or how to use it to develop an academic honesty policy concerning AI. This article will expand on those long-searched for details so everyone will have a process on academic honesty policies regarding AI.

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SmarterServices Integrates Calculator Application into SmarterProctoring to Eliminate Distractions, Create Equity, and Promote Academic Integrity

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PA – Student success is an utmost priority for SmarterServices, which has led to a recent partnership with ClassCalc to integrate features that eliminate student distraction, create equity, and promote academic integrity.

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Tracking the Draft: An Academic Integrity Policy for Cheating with AI

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

I found multiple articles online which followed this idea, but they were not specific enough to show me how to actually do it or how to use it to develop an academic honesty policy concerning AI. This article will expand on those long-searched for details so everyone will have a process on academic honesty policies regarding AI.

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K–12 Schools View Technology as a Guardrail for Good Digital Citizenship

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

During a time when many students have access to personal and school-issued devices, JCPS is focused on teaching academic integrity rather than punishing lapses, says William Pierce, executive administrator of digital innovation and program management.

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AI Eroding AI? A New Era for Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2023

The most prominent concern is the impact on academic integrity. Will technology induce cheating? Now, the risk includes theft from technology: if AI produced knowledge (such as a ChatGPT produced essay) gets passed off as a student’s, that student has stolen from the AI. The question is always how technology is used.

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AI Eroding AI? A New Era for Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2023

The most prominent concern is the impact on academic integrity. Will technology induce cheating? Now, the risk includes theft from technology: if AI produced knowledge (such as a ChatGPT produced essay) gets passed off as a student’s, that student has stolen from the AI. The question is always how technology is used.

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Five Tips for Writing Academic Integrity Statements in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, DALL-E, and Meta AI has created a pressing new challenge for educators: defining academic integrity in the age of AI. Tell your students what YOU allow Every college and university has an academic integrity/honesty or academic dishonesty statement.

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Turnitin Turns On AI Writing Detection Capabilities for Educators and Institutions

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

Starting tomorrow, Turnitin – a leading provider of academic integrity solutions globally – will activate its AI writing detection capabilities. The technology identifies the use of AI writing tools including ChatGPT, with 98 percent confidence, enabling educators to analyze and review the authenticity of academic work.

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The academic implications of AI in student writing

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As a doctoral student and research writer myself, I have witnessed and experienced the profound impact of these technologies on academic writing. These statistics alone underscore the pervasiveness of AI in academic environments. My experience aligns with these findings.

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Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

While some educators worry that technology and artificial intelligence (AI) might have a negative effect in these areas, many see the positive impact of AI on students’ ability to learn in their preferred languages, improved grades and career readiness.

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4 ways to use ChatGPT for learning and creativity

eSchool News

MAY 17, 2023

Key points: Educators are worried about AI tools enabling plagiarism and cheating Banning ChatGPT prevents students and educators from using AI in new ways With the rising popularity of ChatGPT, many educators and administrators have trepidation toward the new technology, seeing it as a threat both to students and schools.

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A taxonomy for using AI in education

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

For instance, for my courses around instructional technology topics, I allow students nearly full use of generative AI tools with the caveat that they need to document the tools they used and why they selected those tools. This approach seeks to strike a balance between leveraging technological advancements and maintaining academic standards.

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Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education?

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With generative AI emerging as a pivotal element in the dynamic educational landscape of 2023, Imagine Learning conducted the survey to explore the perceptions, current practices, and future aspirations of educators who have already embraced technology in the classroom. “Generative AI is a blend of promise and prudence.

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Online Cheating Isn’t Going Away. Use It as a Teachable Moment for Students and Educators

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2020

Maintaining academic integrity is important, but eradicating cheating is near impossible with how quickly technology moves, said Tricia Bertram Gallant, academic integrity director at the University of California, San Diego, and board emeritus at the International Center for Academic Integrity.

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Turnitin AI Detection Feature Reviews More Than 65 Million Papers

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

Patti West-Smith, Turnitin senior director of customer engagement and a long-time classroom teacher and administrator said, “Turnitin has been a supporter of academic integrity for 25 years and we are continuing that commitment with our new AI writing detection feature. As of June 30, 2023.

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The ChatGPT-4 genie is out of the bottle

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

From the introduction of calculators in the 1970s to the ubiquity of ChatGPT-4 AI in academic settings, the transformation is profound and irreversible. This article delves into the evolution of educational technology and the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and offers a clarion call for educational systems to adapt swiftly.

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Leveraging the K-12 generative AI readiness checklist: A guide for district leadership

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Editor’s note : This story on how to manage academic integrity as generative AI moves into classrooms originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. The rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology present both incredible opportunities and significant challenges for educational settings.

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How to teach writing skills in the ChatGPT era

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

According to a new study from Academic Help , 67 percent of students use AI for creating texts – the basis for their essays and other papers. The issue here is not only about the academic integrity violation. It won’t go anywhere, and teachers can’t separate students from access to this technology.

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How to (correctly!) use ChatGPT for essay writing

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Not only does it make educators revise their approach to teaching academic writing, but some still see it as a threat to students’ academic integrity. We know that technologies affect how people read, write, and think. Influencing the education niche, it’s a game-changer in the classroom. But you know what?

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Michigan Virtual’s statewide workgroup releasing AI guidance for K-12 educators

eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2024

Key points: Educators are eager to embrace AI, but also ask for guidelines 4 ways to ensure academic integrity as AI tools gain popularity Keep tabs on all developments relating to AI in education For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Alongside statewide education partners, the nonprofit Michigan Virtual has released (..)

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Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2025

Nearly 2 in 3 K-12 teachers (63 percent) say they (or their school district) have incorporated GenAI technology into their teaching process compared to 49 percent of higher-ed instructors. However, while both K-12 and higher ed share similar optimism, the data also exposed strong differences in GenAI adoption rates.

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Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. Each level offers clear guidelines to balance human input and AI assistance, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and ethical use of technology.

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To Understand ChatGPT’s Impact on Higher Education, Think Like a Scientist

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the technology itself evolving rapidly, establishing a framework for examining its implications is critical; we need to know what questions to ask, and to continue asking, even as the answers continuously change. Much of the discourse about generative AI in higher ed has focused on issues of academic integrity.

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AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands. Understanding AI in Academic Writing AI in academic writing is changing how students write essays. Drafts are produced faster, giving students more time for other academic or extracurricular activities.

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

With the rapid advancement of technology, digital tools have emerged as powerful assets in achieving this goal. Educators must ensure that students understand how AI technologies work, including their limitations and potential biases.

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Ensuring academic integrity in the AI age

Catch them Learning: A Pathway to Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

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AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention

5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age

Students, educators feel positive about AI’s impact, but fear its misuse

Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content

5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age

California colleges spend millions to catch plagiarism and AI. Is the faulty tech worth it?

Helping Students Develop AI Prompting Skills for Critical Thinking

Helping Students Develop AI Prompting Skills for Critical Thinking

Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

A Values-Based Approach to Using Gen AI

A Values-Based Approach to Using Gen AI

AI is helping students be more independent, but the isolation could be career poison

5 tips to build academic integrity

4 ways to ensure academic integrity as AI tools gain popularity

ChatGPT Has Colleges in Emergency Mode to Shield Academic Integrity

Are Algorithmically-Generated Term Papers the Next Big Challenge to Academic Integrity?

Five Tips for Writing Academic Integrity Statements in the Age of AI

Tracking the Draft: An Academic Integrity Policy for Cheating with AI

SmarterServices Integrates Calculator Application into SmarterProctoring to Eliminate Distractions, Create Equity, and Promote Academic Integrity

Tracking the Draft: An Academic Integrity Policy for Cheating with AI

K–12 Schools View Technology as a Guardrail for Good Digital Citizenship

AI Eroding AI? A New Era for Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity

AI Eroding AI? A New Era for Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity

Five Tips for Writing Academic Integrity Statements in the Age of AI

Turnitin Turns On AI Writing Detection Capabilities for Educators and Institutions

The academic implications of AI in student writing

Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds

4 ways to use ChatGPT for learning and creativity

A taxonomy for using AI in education

Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education?

Online Cheating Isn’t Going Away. Use It as a Teachable Moment for Students and Educators

Turnitin AI Detection Feature Reviews More Than 65 Million Papers

The ChatGPT-4 genie is out of the bottle

Leveraging the K-12 generative AI readiness checklist: A guide for district leadership

How to teach writing skills in the ChatGPT era

How to (correctly!) use ChatGPT for essay writing

Michigan Virtual’s statewide workgroup releasing AI guidance for K-12 educators

Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12

Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

To Understand ChatGPT’s Impact on Higher Education, Think Like a Scientist

AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

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