The Opposite of Cheating The Opposite of Cheating Podcast (Season 2) Episode 34: Torrey Trust
Oct 27, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Torrey Trust, a professor of learning technology at UMass Amherst, sheds light on the transformative impact of AI in education. She emphasizes the need to rethink academic integrity and advocates for innovative assignment designs to foster real-world relevance. With insights from her 'AI for College Success' course, Torrey highlights the importance of the TRUST model, which prioritizes transparency and social knowledge. They also address AI's emotional manipulation risks and the value of allowing students to learn through failure.
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Turnitin Sparked Student Anxiety
- Torrey Trust recalls early student fears when Turnitin first appeared and classmates were called into the provost's office.
- The lack of transparency about how detection tools worked created widespread anxiety among students.
Detectors Drive Punishment Not Learning
- Detection tools are often used for punishment despite vendor guidance to use them as diagnostic conversation-starters.
- Faculty receive alarming reports without understanding tool limits, which drives punitive responses.
Advanced Models Mask Errors
- Advanced LLM features can produce near-professional outputs that mask errors requiring expert scrutiny.
- Undergraduates rarely use the newest advanced features; most rely on accessible LMs like Google Notebook LM.
