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AI-powered writing tools like Grammarly are raising concerns among educators about their potential to enable student plagiarism and undermine the development of authentic student voices.
Abstract
The article discusses the growing use of AI-powered writing tools, particularly Grammarly, and the concerns they raise among educators regarding student plagiarism and the erosion of authentic student voices.
The author notes that while Grammarly is often perceived as an educational tool due to its focus on "grammar," it is increasingly being used by students to improve their writing in ways that may cross ethical boundaries. The author suggests that educators are more concerned about the rise of ChatGPT, a more advanced AI language model, but Grammarly also poses challenges in terms of maintaining academic integrity.
The article highlights the tension between the convenience and utility of AI-powered writing tools and the need to ensure that students develop their own unique writing voices and skills. The author suggests that the widespread use of these tools may lead to a situation where students are relying on AI to do their writing for them, rather than engaging in the process of learning and developing their own writing abilities.
The article calls for a deeper examination of the implications of AI-powered writing tools in the educational context and the need to find a balance between the benefits of these tools and the preservation of academic integrity and authentic student learning.