

#280 - What are Student Expectations for AI in Education?
10 snips Jul 10, 2024
Michael Larsen, CEO of Studiosity, focuses on AI-powered support for students. Sally Wheeler, a leader in higher education at Birkbeck, shares insights on student agency and critical thinking. Ant Bagshaw, Executive Director at the Australian Technology Network, discusses policy adaptations for AI in education. They explore student expectations regarding AI in assessments, the potential for instant feedback, and the importance of collaboration between institutions and AI developers. The conversation also emphasizes the need for ethical considerations and diversity in AI applications.
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Embrace AI, Bridge the Divide
- Universities should embrace AI tools like the internet or calculators.
- Educators must bridge the digital divide and address student fears of AI misuse.
Assessment Overload
- Over-assessment in higher education burdens students and hinders access.
- Returning to traditional assessments exacerbates this issue and limits social mobility.
AI-Powered Feedback
- Studiosity's AI-powered feedback tool provides personalized feedback in under two minutes.
- This allows broader student engagement and addresses critical thinking skills based on Bloom's Taxonomy.