AI Use & Writing Process
Blog articles on AI use and AI detection in writing, writing process reports, and more
What is a writing process report?
Published: June 18, 2026
A writing process report shifts the focus from punitive AI detection to formative growth. Learn how capturing invisible student labor builds trust and dismantles the transactional model of education.
Chrome extensions for exploring the writing process and AI use in Google Docs
Published: April 15, 2026
Compare the 10 best Chrome extensions for tracking the writing process and AI use in Google Docs in 2026 — ratings, pricing, and features for teachers and students.
Free alternative to Revision History
Published: April 2, 2026
Revision History limits free users to 150 documents/month. Its pricing is modest and it offers useful metrics: copy/paste events, writing time, and playback. Process Feedback is a free alternative to Revision History. It is also research backed and offers teacher dashboards for exploring many students' writing processes at once […]
A free digital alternative to paper, for in-class writing
Published: January 29, 2026
Need a digital alternative to paper for in class writing? Process Feedback helps teachers preserve academic integrity while students draft, revise, and share a writing process report.
A new online compiler makes students’ and teachers’ lives easier in the AI era
Published: October 12, 2025
Utsab, a first-semester engineering student, is in a rush. His computer programming lab assignment report is due today at 2 PM. It is already 1 PM, and he is still unaware of what the assignment may be […]
Screw AI detection – here is how to encourage students to use AI responsibly
Published: May 12, 2025
In some of my courses, I want students to use generative AI. But of course, I want them to use it responsibly and in a way that actually enhances learning. One way to support this is by asking students to be transparent about their AI usage. For example, we might ask them to share their […]
How Process Feedback can help you become a great teacher, in the AI era
Published: September 30, 2024
“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” This line from the movie Dead Poets Society by the protagonist, Mr. Keating, perfectly sums up the true spirit of learning. Mr. Keating’s unorthodox approach and profound impact on his students continue to resonate with educators and learners alike. He has instilled in us that the purpose […]
Top writing tools for students in the era of AI
Published: August 2, 2024
TL;DR: Google Docs users can use free extensions like Process Feedback to reflect on the writing process and share the process with their teachers. At times, when reading a student’s work, teachers feel discouraged to spend their energy evaluating their piece, thinking—What if it’s AI-generated? Am I investing my energy in a fully ChatGPT written […]
Dear teacher, the ‘why’ is where the magic lives
Published: March 19, 2024
“The ‘why’ is where the magic lives.” – Simon Sinek In his book “Start with Why“, originally published in 2009, Simon Sinek, introduces the concept of the Golden Circle, which consists of three layers: why, how, and what. According to Sinek, truly successful leaders start with why. They connect with people deeply and emotionally by […]
How to encourage students to use AI responsibly?
Published: January 2, 2024
If ChatGPT can complete an assignment for a student in two seconds, it’s natural for the student to feel tempted to use it. Who remembers the paragraph on “responsible AI usage” in the syllabus when an assignment is due in an hour? No wonder this is educators’ most common concern regarding AI. When creating or revising […]