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Originally posted by WoahWoah on May 29, 2025 09:41
The way that our current structural issues have contributed is by taking away the experience of the learning and simply making it based on the answer, school has become too dependent on the overall grade instead of the student’s learning experience. Cheating and getting an A, rather than struggling in a class and receiving a poor grade isn’t a difficult choice to make especially considering for colleges you get judged by the grades that you obtain throughout your 4 years of high school. I think that allowing AI to influence our opinions and thoughts on the world around us will result in us being easily manipulated. AI is programmed by someone else, allowing ourselves to be controlled by AI essentially allows us to be controlled by other humans tearing away our individuality and ability to be our own person. I think that the widespread use of AI tools challenge traditional definitions of academic integrity because AI can be used in manners that aren’t dishonest. AI could potentially be used as a study resource with unlimited potential. However at the same time AI can also be used to simply give answers and not learn anything at all. Depending on the use of AI I believe that AI can be a helpful tool instead of hindering student’s learning ability. I think that school’s should prioritize in person skills like discussio and communication skills because these are the skills that many people lack. The key to gaining real experience in life is the body of work that that you have, but without being able to communicate these your chances significantly worsen. If we lose the ability to communicate with one another and think critically life will only become more difficult. Communication is one of if not the most important skill to have when it comes to entering in the real world, whether it’s advocating for yourself or presenting yourself in the best light during an interview. I think that when it comes to employers what actually matters is working experience, as we’ve been employers are stemming more and more away from the grades you have on paper. Working experience, and the way that you present yourself has become more important over time. I think this slightly works against people who are introverted or deal with struggles with social interactions, but networking and perosnal connections aren’t the absolute end all be all. I believe that even though with these changes it’s not a disadvantage to those who struggle with social interactions.
I completely agree that school has definitely become more about getting good grades than actually learning. It’s frustrating because it feels like the system cares more about the grades you get then if you understand. And it’s easy to see why some people cheat and take the easy way out because what is seen as most important is the grade. I also get what you mean that AI can be helpful if you’re using it to aid you instead of using to do what you need completely. I also see what you mean about how people don’t know how to hold a conversation or present themselves, and not all schools teach that to their students. Being able to talk to people and express your thoughts is something we’re all going to need no matter what job we go into. And having the experience is becoming more important than just the grades. Even though it can be harder for people who struggle socially, I think it’s good that you mentioned there are still other ways to succeed. What matters most is giving it your all and staying original. As long you understand what it will take for you to succeed that’s what is most important. And even if AI might continue to make it harder we have to keep going on our own path.