Marketplace Tech How one college is leveraging AI for educators and students
7 snips
Jan 22, 2025 Michael Donihue, interim director of the Davis Institute for AI at Colby College, is at the forefront of integrating AI ethically in education. He discusses how the college established a cross-disciplinary AI institute before AI became mainstream, pushing for thoughtful incorporation of generative AI tools. Students praise these tools for enhancing performance, though there are concerns about social interactions. Donihue emphasizes tailored AI policies and the critical role of faculty in fostering AI literacy across various subjects.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
AI's Role in Liberal Arts
- Colby College, a liberal arts institution, uses AI to facilitate cross-disciplinary conversations about ethics.
- Students' use of AI drives these discussions, posing a challenge for faculty to integrate it into the curriculum.
Leveraging AI in Education
- Teach students prompt engineering, the art of asking good questions, to effectively utilize generative AI.
- Encourage critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret AI-generated responses for better learning.
Mule Chat: Equitable AI Access
- Colby created "Mule Chat," a portal providing equitable access to advanced AI models for students, faculty, and staff.
- This portal supports research projects, class assignments, and exploration of AI's potential in teaching and learning.