Description:
Academic Integrity Speaker Series - ChatGPT Ate My Homework: Teaching in the Age of “MePT” by Alym Amlani
As you read this abstract, ask yourself: did a human write it, or did an AI?
In the age of “MePT”, the GPT-human cyborg, polished output is no longer reliable evidence of learning. This session offers practical strategies to protect academic integrity without turning instructors into investigators.
Participants will use our 3Ds framework (Dialog, Declare, Design) to set clear, enforceable expectations for ethical AI use, including a realistic disclosure practice that can be applied in your classroom. Next, we address suspected breaches using the 3Ms (Misunderstanding, Misuse, Misconduct) to support fair, proportionate responses grounded in intent and evidence.
The session then shifts from the losing arms race of AI-proofing to AI-alignment, where assessments favour process-over-product. Through mini-cases, participants will evaluate grey areas to shed light on why students are struggling to understand our expectations amidst the inconsistency.
Attendees leave with a response playbook, syllabus-ready language, and a practical redesign checklist they can implement today. To the original question: One AI-detector says a human wrote this; another says it’s AI. If this were your student’s submission, what would you do?
Presenter's Bio:
Chartered Professional Accountant. Academic researcher. Professional magician. For nearly 15 years, Alym Amlani has been engaging students at KPU with a unique mix of education, technology, and just a little bit of showmanship. As an instructor in the accounting department at the Melville School of Business, he blends analytical precision with storytelling, making even complex accounting concepts more accessible and engaging.
Alym’s path to teaching wasn’t a traditional one. After earning a B.Sc. in Cognitive Systems from UBC, and a Master of Professional Accounting degree from the University of Saskatchewan, he developed a deep interest in how people learn. His insights now shape his approach to teaching. A strong advocate of the flipped classroom model, he records lectures for students to watch in advance, using class time for interactive problem-solving and discussion. He has also taught at UBC, Langara, and the CPA Western School of Business.
Beyond teaching, he has designed several courses, plays a key role in curriculum and faculty development, and serves on multiple committees. He has published numerous journal articles and textbooks and has presented at prestigious teaching conferences, sharing insights on educational technology and assessment.