Homework 2.0

Now that AI can complete assignments instantly, it's time to think "Homework 2.0."

From my point of view, it's now legitimate to say that academic homework—especially for evaluation—has become useless. ChatGPT can do it on your behalf, in an instant, mimicking your style.

So how should Homework 2.0 be?

First, let's set the core purpose of homework as helping assimilate new knowledge, allowing students to step back and absorb what was presented during a lesson and reapply it from a different perspective. It might not have always been the case (sometimes homework was given as a punishment in my time), but let's take this as a base for what will come next.

Our generation used paper or digital documents as the main channel to deliver homework. Now, it's not possible for teachers to figure out what is legitimate and what isn't anymore (some would argue it was the same before; homework could have been done by friends and family!).

Therefore, I predict that homework will shift to:

- Face-to-face interactions

- Pen-and-paper tasks

- Voice conversations

This means homework will serve more as rehearsal rather than for evaluation.

While e-learning systems track engagement and assessments, students can still find ways around them. Instead of tightening rules, we should embrace a new paradigm where homework focuses on practice, not grading.

Face-to-face evaluations may introduce pressure, but this mirrors real-life work environments where delivering under time constraints is common. AI can assist in rehearsal by:

- Role-playing interviews

- Providing unbiased feedback

- Explaining concepts in various ways

This approach could make homework more engaging and inclusive, potentially re-engaging those who've had negative educational experiences. However, despite AI's advancements, it won't replace the role of parents supporting their kids.

What do you think? Should we move to Homework 2.0? Thumbs-up?