#280 - What are Student Expectations for AI in Education?

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Jul 10, 2024

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Michael Larsen

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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ADVICE

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.

INSIGHT

Assessment Overload

Over-assessment in higher education burdens students and hinders access.
Returning to traditional assessments exacerbates this issue and limits social mobility.

ANECDOTE

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.

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In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a transformative force, offering both opportunities and challenges. As AI technologies continue to advance, it's crucial to examine their impact on student expectations, learning experiences, and institutional strategies. One pressing question is: what do students truly want from AI in education? Are they reflecting on the value of their assessments and assignments when AI tools can potentially complete them? This begs the deeper question of what we mean by student success in higher education and the purpose of knowledge in an AI-driven economy. Professor Rose Luckin is joined by three wonderful guests in the studio to discuss what tools we need to support students and how we explore the potential and the limitations of AI for education.

Guests:

Michael Larsen, CEO & Managing Director, Studiosity
Sally Wheeler, Professor, Vice-Chancellor, Birkbeck, University of London
Ant Bagshaw, Executive Director, Australian Technology Network of Universities

Talking points and questions include:

Student expectations and perspectives on using AI for assessments/assignments and the role of knowledge in an AI economy
The potential of AI to enhance learning through features like instant feedback, error correction, personalized support, learning analytics
How AI could facilitate peer support systems and student community, and the research on the value of this
The lack of robust digital/AI strategies at many institutions as a barrier to effective AI adoption
The evidence-base for AI in education - challenges with research being highly specific/contextual, debating the value of in-house research vs general studies
Whether evidence on efficacy truly drives institutions' buying decisions for AI tools or if other factors/institutional challenges are stronger influences
How challenges facing the education sector can inhibit capacity for innovative deployments like AI
The growing need for proven, supportive AI tools for students despite institutional constraints