Teaching in Higher Ed
Toward a more critical framework for AI use
Jun 27, 2024
Jon Ippolito discusses the need for a more critical framework for AI in education. He explores the impact of generative AI, challenges in implementing AI in different scenarios, and engaging students in creative tasks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of analyzing AI use, differentiating task types, and promoting values like creativity over intelligence.
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- Intelligence should extend beyond verbal articulation, urging promotion of diverse values.
- AI's averaging process poses challenges, as the average of two facts may not be factual.
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AI Use in Higher Education and Role of John Ippolito
John Ippolito, an artist, writer, and curator teaching at the University of Maine, discusses the critical framework for AI use in higher education. As a co-founder of the Variable Media Network, his expertise in digital curation and AI's impact on creators, writers, and media makers is evident. The interview delves into his unconventional journey from mistakenly applying as a curator at the Guggenheim to exploring the complexity of success and creativity.
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