Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric Mazur The Future of Assessment: Rethinking AI’s Role in Teaching and Learning
Mar 19, 2025
In this engaging discussion, David Joyner, executive director of online education at Georgia Tech and author of A Teacher’s Guide to Conversational AI, explores the impact of generative AI on education. They delve into transforming teaching practices and assessments to harness AI's potential. David shares key strategies for enhancing student engagement while addressing academic integrity. Listeners also get a sneak peek into a future interactive event, reinforcing the importance of collaborative learning in the age of AI.
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Initial Fear of Generative AI
- David Joyner noticed initial fear among educators regarding generative AI's impact.
- He compares it to students suddenly having powerful calculators in the mid-80s.
Generative AI for Tedious Tasks
- Generative AI excels at repetitive teaching tasks that educators often dislike, like reworking content.
- This presents an opportunity to free up teachers' time for more impactful work.
Multiple Formats for Learning
- Create learning resources in multiple formats (e.g., MOOCs and books) to cater to different learning styles.
- Recognize that these formats require similar work but serve distinct needs and update frequencies.