What Happens After A.I. Destroys College Writing? - Final Draft by Isabelle Shteyman

What Happens After A.I. Destroys College Writing?

iss57 — 2025-10-09 17:04:55 UTC

By: Hua Hsu

iss57 — 2025-10-09 17:07:11 UTC

"But I recently began noticing that some students' writing seemed out of synch with how they expressed themselves in the classroom. One essay felt stitched together from two minds- half of it was polished and rote, the other intimate and unfiltered" (Hsu 5).

iss57 — 2025-10-09 17:12:30 UTC

"Unable to keep pace, academic administrations largely stopped trying to control students' use of artificial intelligence and adopted an attitude of hopeful resignation, encouraging teachers to explore the practical, pedagogical applications of A.I." (Hsu 6).

iss57 — 2025-10-09 17:17:12 UTC

"In April, Anthropic, the company behind Claude, released a report drawn from a million anonymized student conversations with its chatbots. It suggested that more than half of user interactions could be classified as "collaborative", involving a dialogue between student and A.I." (Hsu 10).

iss57 — 2025-10-12 14:47:33 UTC

This citation highlights the divide between authentic student writing and A.I. generated writing. Hsu infers that the inconsistency in tone reveals that his students have been consulting A.I. in their writing, creating work that feels out of touch and impersonal. The "two minds" suggests that there is a struggle between genuine expression and inauthentic work. Essentially, the citation underlines how A.I. can both enhance and dilute individuality in a student's writing.

iss57 — 2025-10-12 14:54:51 UTC

This citation reflects a major shift in how schools have been responding to A.I.'s growing presence in the classroom. Instead of resisting the technology, educators are accepting its inevitability and deciding to adapt the technology rather than control it. Hsu's phrase "hopeful resignation" captures both the uncertainty and the optimism of this new technology, acknowledging that while A.I. challenges traditional learning, it offers new opportunities for innovation. All in all, citation reflects a broader transition in education towards collaboration and adaption to A.I.

iss57 — 2025-10-12 14:59:55 UTC

This citation demonstrates how A.I. is increasingly becoming a collaborator rather than a dishonest shortcut in students' work. Hsu highlights that many students engage in genuine dialogue with A.I., using it as a tool or a springboard for exploration and brainstorming. This idea of collaboration suggests a shift from passive use to active engagement, where A.I. supports critical thinking, rather than replacing it. Ultimately, this reflects a more productive relationship between students and technology in and out of the classroom.