Intelligent Machines (Audio) IM 824: Full-Body Air-Quotes - AI in Higher Education
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Jun 19, 2025 Matthew Kirschenbaum, a Distinguished University Professor of English and AI, joins the conversation to delve into the transformative role of technology in education. The discussion covers AI's impact on student engagement and critical thinking, alongside the challenges educators face in integrating these tools ethically. Kirschenbaum also highlights how writing practices have evolved from typewriters to AI, revealing the complex relationship between technology, creativity, and cognitive processes. Get ready for a thought-provoking exploration of AI in academia!
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Teaching Effective AI Use
- Many students do not fully understand AI tools or how to use them effectively in learning and writing.
- Educators face the challenge of teaching both the possibilities and limitations of AI for various educational levels.
Use AI to Deepen Reading
- Assign students to interact critically with AI to deepen text analysis.
- Use AI as a tool to enhance close reading rather than replace it.
Flexible AI Policies in Education
- No one-size-fits-all solution exists for AI integration in education.
- Academic freedom should allow instructors to design AI-inclusive curricula suited to their program's goals.
