Some college professors are reintroducing oral exams. As AI reshapes how students learn and complete their work, some professors are returning to screen-free, paperless methods of testing. In many classrooms now, students are required to defend their written papers orally so that professors can weed out those who relied heavily on AI tools. In some schools, this has also led to the reintroduction of blue book essays. More professors also report adding required office hours and in-person presentations to their classes. It’s not just AI-driven, though. This is part of a broader push to get students re-engaged after the pandemic changed the dynamics of learning. YPulse has told you that Gen Z is using AI for their schoolwork—but they believe it should be used as a helpful tool, not a shortcut. (Fortune)
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