The year 2026 is becoming a real test and a period of transformation for the global education system. As technologies rapidly develop and artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of our daily lives, universities are being forced to fundamentally reconsider their teaching methods. Zamin.uz analyzes the historic changes taking place in universities around the world and the reasons behind the return of oral examinations.
The era of written assignments is coming to an end: why?
Today, in prestigious higher education institutions in the United States and Europe, traditional assessment formats are facing a crisis. The reason is that students are skillfully using artificial intelligence tools when completing written assignments. As a result, it is becoming increasingly difficult for teachers to distinguish a student’s real knowledge from “ready-made and flawless” answers. Therefore, many universities are returning to the most reliable method — oral exams based on face-to-face communication.
What are the advantages of live communication?
According to experts, the oral exam format reveals several important aspects:
- Independent thinking: it is impossible to hide how deeply a student understands a topic during a live conversation.
- Responsiveness: “on-the-spot” answers demonstrate the speed of a student’s thinking.
- Prevention of plagiarism: when communicating directly with a teacher, the possibility of cheating is reduced to almost zero.
The “AI generation” and unexpected risks
At the same time, analysts in the field of education are introducing a new concerning term — the “AI generation.” Excessive reliance on technology may weaken students’ ability for independent analysis and deep research.
There are also controversies. For example, in Australia, cases of creating and distributing fake videos (deepfakes) against teachers using artificial intelligence have raised not only issues of educational quality but also ethical and security concerns.
Adapting to the new reality
In conclusion, the global education system is searching for new ways to “coexist” with artificial intelligence. Universities, in order to preserve their reputation and the quality of education, are returning to proven methods, adapting them to modern conditions.
Dear readers, in your opinion, are oral exams the fairest way to assess a student’s real knowledge? Or should the use of artificial intelligence be allowed and the entire examination system be fundamentally redesigned?
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