ChatGPT and Homework: Threat or Opportunity in Modern Classrooms?

16 Sep 2025

Around the world, the rise of Artificial Intelligence has sparked intense debate about its role in education. While some view AI as a powerful tool for innovation, others worry it could erode essential skills, encourage dependency, or compromise academic integrity. The challenge lies not in the technology itself, but in how schools and students choose to engage with it.

As Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforms the way we live and learn, tools such as ChatGPT raise important questions for schools and families alike. Will AI undermine academic honesty, or can it be harnessed as a partner in developing deeper understanding, creativity, and critical thinking?

At BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, we encourage students to use AI thoughtfully and responsibly, ensuring that technology supports rather than replaces genuine learning.

#EveryJourneyStartsHere, where curiosity meets ethics. From the Primary Years to the Diploma Programme, our students are guided not merely to find answers, but to ask better questions — cultivating innovation with integrity at every stage of their journey.

The Rise of AI in Student Learning: What Are We Really Facing?

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept; it is here, present in the hands of every student with access to tools like ChatGPT. With the ability to summarise texts, solve complex problems, and even write essays within seconds, AI has undeniably transformed the learning landscape.

However, this convenience raises a pivotal question: are students still learning the process, or just producing the output? Many are tempted to rely on AI for instant results, often bypassing essential steps such as understanding and reflection. This reality invites educators and parents alike to rethink how assignments are designed and assessed.

At BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, we recognise that this isn’t merely a tech trend it is a call for a more contextual, personalised, and reflective learning approach.

Parental and School Concerns: Is Homework Still a Learning Tool?

As ChatGPT becomes more common in homes, concerns from parents and educators are growing. Homework, traditionally a space for self-paced learning and practice, risks becoming a box-ticking exercise powered by AI-generated responses.

Parents often ask, “Is my child truly learning, or just completing?” When students use AI without understanding the content, they lose out on critical thinking development, problem-solving practice, and the emotional rewards of overcoming academic challenges.

For schools, this creates an assessment dilemma. How do we differentiate between a student’s original thought and AI’s crafted response? It compels us to revisit the purpose of homework: is it for grades or for growth?

How BINUS SCHOOL Simprug Responds to AI Challenges in Learning

Rather than banning AI, BINUS SCHOOL Simprug embraces a progressive and educational stance. Our goal is to develop students who are not just tech-savvy but ethically literate. We believe that guidance, not restriction, is the key.

Students are taught the value of academic honesty from the earliest stages. Assignments are redesigned to focus on inquiry, creativity, and reflection elements that cannot be easily replicated by AI. For instance, instead of asking students to write about a historical event, they are prompted to relate it to current global issues through their own lens.

Teachers are trained to engage in open dialogue with students about the use of AI, fostering a culture where seeking help is welcomed, but outsourcing thinking is discouraged. ChatGPT is positioned as a support tool, a stepping stone in learning, not a shortcut.

Promoting Digital Literacy and Academic Integrity

Digital literacy is a cornerstone of our curriculum across all levels at BINUS SCHOOL Simprug. Through structured activities and real-life scenarios, students learn to navigate the digital world with discernment.

We encourage students to question the information provided by AI, to compare sources, and to engage in class debates that challenge the validity of automated content. By doing so, they become more aware of bias, misinformation, and the limitations of relying solely on technology.

Ethical use of AI is embedded into our academic honesty framework. Students understand that originality is not merely about avoiding plagiarism. It is about thinking deeply, contributing meaningfully, and respecting the learning journey.

Preparing Students for the Future, Not Just the Homework

The future our students are heading into will be filled with AI-driven systems, smart assistants, and technological disruption. Simply resisting AI tools like ChatGPT is no longer a sustainable response.

At BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, we view this era as an opportunity to cultivate thinkers, creators, and innovators. ChatGPT can be a powerful aid when students are taught to use it to spark ideas, not to copy results.

By teaching students how to collaborate with technology, asking smarter questions, critiquing answers, and integrating insights, we prepare them for real-world challenges. They do not merely complete homework; they become lifelong learners.

Guiding Students Through the AI Era with Integrity

ChatGPT in classrooms represents both a challenge and an opportunity. With the right educational philosophy, schools can transform this technology into a meaningful learning companion. At BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, we lead by example, empowering students with the skills to be ethical, independent, and digitally literate citizens.

In a world where artificial intelligence continues to evolve, the true strength lies not in the speed of machines but in the depth of human thought guided, nurtured, and inspired by educators who believe in learning that lasts.

References:

https://www.ibo.org/news/news-about-the-ib/statement-from-the-ib-about-chatgpt-and-artificial-intelligence-in-assessment-and-education/

https://www.ibo.org/news/news-about-the-ib/why-chatgpt-is-an-opportunity-for-schools/

https://www.tutelaprep.com/blog/how-can-students-use-chatgpt-for-ib-school-essays/