{"id":43971,"date":"2025-07-01T07:13:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T07:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mon-agent-ia.fr\/blog\/?p=43971"},"modified":"2025-07-01T07:13:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T07:13:56","slug":"the-oral-exam-of-the-baccalaureate-in-the-era-of-chatgpt-an-analysis-of-the-limits-in-knowledge-and-argumentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mon-agent-ia.fr\/blog\/en\/the-oral-exam-of-the-baccalaureate-in-the-era-of-chatgpt-an-analysis-of-the-limits-in-knowledge-and-argumentation\/","title":{"rendered":"The oral exam of the baccalaureate in the era of ChatGPT: an analysis of the limits in knowledge and argumentation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the digital age, where technologies evolve at lightning speed, the education sector is no exception. Final year students, numbering 531,000, are preparing for the oral exam for the general and technological baccalaureate which takes place until July 2. This test, which represents 10% of the final grade, raises questions, particularly in the face of the emergence of artificial intelligence like ChatGPT. Teachers, often saturated by their responsibilities, struggle to supervise these new tools that students are adopting exponentially. A situation which challenges education professionals and raises questions about the knowledge and argumentation skills of students. How does this dynamic transform academic evaluation?<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The educational challenges of oral baccalaureate in the age of AI<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grand oral exam was integrated into the baccalaureate to assess not only students&rsquo; knowledge, but also their ability to articulate ideas, argue and defend themselves. However, the appearance of artificial intelligence raises new challenges. Teachers, such as Fran\u00e7ois, an economics professor in Bordeaux, express their frustration with this development.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A contested assessment<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The oral, as a dynamic assessment, should reflect the originality and personal understanding of candidates. However, teachers note that many students favor presentations prepared using AI, giving them a polished appearance but often devoid of personal substance. This poses a crucial question for the teaching profession: how can we sincerely assess a student&rsquo;s abilities when a substantial part of their work comes from an external source?<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Impact of AI on creativity: are students becoming too dependent on digital tools?<\/li><li>Decreased originality in discourse: the risk of uniformity of ideas.<\/li><li>New pedagogical strategies: how to teach responsibly by integrating AI?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teachers&rsquo; responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, the role of teachers is evolving. Inspections require a pragmatic approach: it&rsquo;s not about sanctioning the use of AI, but about adjusting assessment methods. This prompts reflection on the importance of teaching public speaking and argumentation skills. Resources such as CNED, L&rsquo;\u00c9tudiant, or platforms like OpenClassrooms are particularly relevant for strengthening these skills.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Resource<\/th>\n<th>Type of learning<\/th>\n<th>Objective<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>CNED<\/td>\n<td>Online training<\/td>\n<td>Acquisition of fundamental skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>L&rsquo;\u00c9tudiant<\/td>\n<td>Academic information<\/td>\n<td>Exam preparation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OpenClassrooms<\/td>\n<td>Interactive courses<\/td>\n<td>Personal and professional development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artificial intelligence: a tool for students? With the rise of generative artificial intelligence, the question arises: have they become allies or hindrances for students studying for their baccalaureate exams? While some teachers fear the effects will be negative, others believe that students can learn to leverage these tools to offer a richer and more structured argument.<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Double-Edged Sword<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artificial intelligence like ChatGPT allows students to generate content intended to enrich their knowledge. However, this can hinder their ability to develop independent reasoning. Here are some examples of the benefits and risks this represents:<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benefits:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Support in searching for specific information.<\/strong> Helps structure complex presentations.\n<ul>\n<li>Encourages the exploration of a variety of topics.<\/li>\n<li>Support in searching for specific information.<\/li>\n<li>Helps structure complex presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><li>Encourages the exploration of a variety of topics.<\/li><li>Risks:<\/li><li>Plagiarism or imitation of a style without real understanding.<\/li><li><strong>Little development of critical thinking skills.<\/strong> Dismotivation to actively participate in the learning process.\n<ul>\n<li>Plagiarism or imitation of a style without real understanding.<\/li>\n<li>Little development of critical thinking skills.<\/li>\n<li>Dismotivation to actively participate in the learning process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><li>Towards a reasoned integration of AI in education<\/li><li>To ensure that the use of AI does not become counterproductive, it is essential to integrate its use within an ethical framework. The need for teacher training on the use of AI is paramount. Organizations like Acadomia offer training on the use of new technologies in educational settings. Practical<\/li><li>Advantages<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using ChatGPT for brainstorming<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Facilitates idea generation<\/th>\n<th>Risk of dependency on suggestions<\/th>\n<th>Automatic correction tools<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Saves time in revision<\/td>\n<td>Can hinder error awareness<\/td>\n<td>Interactive learning resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Involve the student more<\/td>\n<td>Can cause distractions<\/td>\n<td>Students facing these new challenges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Senior students, at a crucial turning point in their academic careers, must navigate between tradition and innovation. Having to deal with revision topics determined by their senior and AI prompts might give them a sense of control, but it also raises questions of ethics and academic honesty.<\/td>\n<td>Academic identity of the students in question<\/td>\n<td>With the increased use of AI in academics, students may be tempted to minimize their personal efforts in favor of quick solutions. How does this phenomenon impact their perception of learning? Interestingly, the growing use of tools like StudyQuizz shows that students are actively seeking to prepare for these tests, but often using less traditional methods. Here are some points to consider:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need for recognition of individual efforts by teachers.<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importance of integrity in the learning process.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awareness of the impact of AI on personal knowledge.<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strategies for the future of education<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To address these challenges, it is essential to adopt innovative teaching methods. Teachers, in collaboration with platforms like France Culture, can create programs to educate students on how to use these technologies ethically and constructively. Strategy<\/li><li>Objective<\/li><li>Equalization of resources<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seminars on AI ethics<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training students on best practices<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>All students, including those with fewer resources, will be able to access them<\/th>\n<th>Argumentative debate workshops<\/th>\n<th>Strengthening public speaking skills<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Promoting interaction and teamwork<\/td>\n<td>Reflections on skills assessment in the digital age<\/td>\n<td>Debates on the use of AI and academic assessment are not about to die down. As schools and universities adapt their methods, students must also redefine their approach to learning. More and more content is available online, but how can we ensure that students focus on the path to tangible knowledge and not simply memorizing information?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The importance of a reflective approach<\/td>\n<td>This phenomenon reminds us of the need for critical reflection on distance learning tools. With opportunities like those offered by AlloProf, young people can benefit from support for difficult subjects. However, one question remains: how can we prevent these services from becoming a crutch, rather than a genuine aid to skill development?<\/td>\n<td>Encourage personal creativity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regularly assess acquired knowledge.<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Promote programs that promote a balanced approach to digital tools.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approach the future with caution and openness.<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As new educational reforms are about to be ratified, the possibility of integrating AI into learning appears to be a boon, but also a potential source of bias. All stakeholders must collaborate to create a balanced relationship between technology and critical thinking to ensure that students are well prepared for future challenges while preserving the integrity of academic assessment.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the digital age, where technologies evolve at lightning speed, the education sector is no exception. Final year students, numbering 531,000, are preparing for the oral exam for the general and technological baccalaureate which takes place until July 2. 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