Preserving Academic Integrity in Ontario High Schools: Emerging Challenges

Abstract

The qualitative study explores the challenges and issues faced by secondary school teachers in Ontario due to the proliferation of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in education. The study employed a semi-structured interview format with volunteered teachers, recorded and transcribed using AI technology, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The preliminary results suggest that teachers face significant challenges in adapting to the changing educational landscape, including the need for administrative support and the development of coping mechanisms. The discussion is focused on supporting secondary school teachers as we march towards postplagiarism.