Most recent public comments by Brian Skrzypek https://nowcomment.com/users/14022 https://nowcomment.com/documents/33800?scroll_to=335950 https://nowcomment.com/documents/33800?scroll_to=335950 As an upcoming English teacher, I may be hesitant to implement an auto-grading essay system in my classroom. With our current technology, a machine that grades a paper automatically will have many flaws when compared to the traditional method. One of the biggest flaws that I worry about is the lack of personality that a computer has when compared to a human. Many teachers teach what they were taught, so not every essay will be physically scored in a similar manner. Although this sounds like a bad thing, it is actually good because the learner can learn new concepts from different perspectives. We just can't get that from a computer programmed to grade an essay with a one-tracked mind. Another problem is the inevitable use of cheating techniques. When a teacher hand grades an essay, it is harder for a student to cheat, since the essay is directly being looked upon. With an automated essay scoring system, students will eventually find out what the software looks for in an essay. If a teacher only lets the computer check the assignment, then a student can pass an essay that he/she barely took the time to do. Mon, 20 Apr 2015 08:58:09 -0400