Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI

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May 1, 2025

Tricia Bertram Gallant, an expert in academic integrity, and David Rettinger, a psychology professor specializing in students' behaviors, share insights on fostering integrity in education now that AI is prevalent. They discuss the societal pressures that lead to cheating and emphasize the importance of treating students with dignity, even when addressing mistakes. The duo advocates for innovative assessment methods that prioritize genuine understanding and encourage a supportive environment that nurtures ethical behavior among students.

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INSIGHT

Cheating is a human norm

Cheating is a normal part of human behavior due to varying pressures and trade-offs in different moments.
People have boundaries where they won't cheat, but those boundaries differ by individual and context.

INSIGHT

Education System Drives Cheating

Systemic issues in education promote cheating by emphasizing grades over meaningful learning.
Large class sizes reduce student-faculty connection, encouraging mechanistic 'assignment factory' behavior.

ANECDOTE

Bonni's Personal Cheating Story

Bonni shared how she cheated in a Spanish exam due to embarrassment and feeling incapable.
That experience left her with a fixed mindset and low self-efficacy about learning the language.

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Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI

Cheating is a human norm

Education System Drives Cheating

Bonni's Personal Cheating Story

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