Just when we thought tech would make grading easier, it forced educators to revisit one of the oldest tools in the pedagogical toolbox. Colleges from Wyoming to California are turning to oral exams as a strategic response to AI-assisted cheating. And here is what’s fascinating: students aren’t just surviving these face-to-face evaluations, many say they prefer them, citing real engagement and a sense that they’re being tested on genuine understanding, not who can prompt the best AI. Oral exams don’t just block AI, they foster a skill the digital age most needs: the ability to think on your feet and articulate complex ideas in real time. That’s both an assessment and a career-ready competency.
TL;DR
🧠 oral exams offer AI-proof assessment
⚡ students report more meaningful learning
🎓 professors reconnect with mentorship
🔍 model pushes beyond tech dependency
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/12/12/ai-artificial-intelligence-college-oral-exam/
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