I haven't been buried on HN for awhile so I will go ahead and present my opinion.
It's clear that the proper execution of anti-cheating is critical to avoiding a situation where the cure is worse than the disease.
Having said that, I do think that it is needed and will improve college efficacy.
Cheating in college has been an epidemic, with a majority of students surveyed saying they have cheated, and a significant percentage of those saying that it's acceptable.
If the courses are too hard or curriculum irrelevant or course loads too high, then those problems should be fixed. Cheating is not the answer.
It's clear that the proper execution of anti-cheating is critical to avoiding a situation where the cure is worse than the disease.
Having said that, I do think that it is needed and will improve college efficacy.
Cheating in college has been an epidemic, with a majority of students surveyed saying they have cheated, and a significant percentage of those saying that it's acceptable.
If the courses are too hard or curriculum irrelevant or course loads too high, then those problems should be fixed. Cheating is not the answer.