Large Language Models in Student Assignments: Detection Accuracy and the False Accusation Problema

Authors

  • Eva Fartelj Department of Academic Integrity, Loska Dolina Institute of Learning Technologies, Stari Trg, Slovenia Author
  • Evangelia-M Christodoulou-Pa Centre for Learning Analytics, Lesvos Centre for Digital Education, Mytilene, Greece Author
  • Eugenie Delvincourt Department of Assessment and Measurement, Bocage Institute of Learning Technologies, Vire, France Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22694146

Keywords:

Large Language Models in Student Assignments; Educational technology; E-learning; Evidence synthesis; Research methodology

Abstract

There is real interest in large language models in student assignments right now, and real uncertainty about exactly where it
delivers the most value. We pull together the current evidence for large language models in student assignments, covering the
methodological, practical, regulatory and cost angles, with an eye on where practice has genuinely settled and where researchers
and reviewers are still largely working it out for themselves. Selective, context-specific pursuit looks better supported by the
evidence gathered here than either broad rollout or blanket avoidance.

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