Giving University Exams in the Age of Chatbots

2 months ago

The author dislikes traditional exams and has created a unique exam format that allows students to use any resources, including the internet, and encourages discussion and creativity.
Students are given the choice to use chatbots during the exam but must declare their intention beforehand and follow strict rules to ensure accountability.
Most students (57 out of 60) chose not to use chatbots, with reasons ranging from personal preference to fear of accountability for chatbot mistakes.
Students who used chatbots effectively were those who used them minimally and confidently, while those who relied heavily on them performed poorly.
The author introduced a 'stream of consciousness' exercise to help students articulate their thoughts during the exam, which provided valuable insights into their thought processes.
The author criticizes the older generation for destroying critical infrastructure, like email, due to fear of missing out on new technologies, and highlights the negative impact of corporate tools like Outlook and GitHub on education.
The author emphasizes the importance of each generation learning from the mistakes of the previous one and encourages students to outsmart their teachers for true progress.

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