History in Focus S3 BONUS ‘Historians On’: AI in Teaching and Research
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Dec 18, 2024 The podcast features Katharina Matro, a high school history teacher with a PhD from Stanford, Jeff McClurken, a professor and chief of staff at the University of Mary Washington, and Kalani Craig, co-director at Indiana University. They dive into the role of AI in history education, exploring its potential and pitfalls, including the balance between tech and critical thinking. Discussions cover the importance of innovation in student writing, the challenges of digital archives, and the need for transparency in AI-generated data, highlighting a transformative shift in historical research and teaching.
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Addressing AI Plagiarism
- Address plagiarism concerns directly with students, creating clear policies.
- Build trust by showing interest in their unique voices and offering writing support.
AI and Creativity in History
- Digital literary studies embraces creative uses of AI tools in classrooms.
- History can leverage AI for creative projects while maintaining focus on factual accuracy.
Practical AI Strategies
- Scaffold writing assignments to observe argument evolution and detect AI use.
- Encourage discussions, incorporate personal stories, and promote library resources.