C. Edward Watson discusses thinking with and about AI on this episode. Topics include preparing students for a rapidly evolving world, ethical concerns around AI detection, navigating academic integrity in the age of AI, and innovative tools in education.
AI tools in education must be critically examined for biases around academic integrity and decision-making.
AI can serve as a valuable brainstorming partner to enhance creativity and learning, supporting human-driven knowledge creation in educational contexts.
Deep dives
AI in Education: Embracing Ethical Challenges and Advancements
The challenges and implications of AI in education are explored, touching on issues around academic integrity and biases in AI decision-making. The article 'Dialect Prejudice Predicts AI Decisions' highlights how dialect influences AI judgments on employability, character, and criminality, urging for a critical examination of AI applications in educational settings to address biases.
Balancing AI and Human Creativity in Learning
The discourse around AI as a brainstorming partner to enhance creativity and learning is discussed. Insights from Leon Ferts on the value of struggling with a blank page and John Ippolito's AI teaching assistant models demonstrate the fusion of AI support with human-driven knowledge creation in educational contexts.
Exploring AI Tools and Innovations for Effective Teaching
Exploring diverse AI tools and their potential impact on teaching practices, Eddie Watson recommends experimenting with various AI models beyond ChatGPT to understand their unique features and outputs. The rise of classroom thought leaders like Lance Eaton, Michelle Miller, and Anna Mills offers valuable insights and strategies for leveraging AI creatively in educational settings.
Envisioning the Future of AI in Education
The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of AI in education, hinting at forthcoming innovations from tech giants like Apple and the continuous growth of AI applications in teaching and learning. The episode encapsulates a dynamic exploration of AI's role in reshaping pedagogical approaches while unraveling ethical dilemmas and possibilities for future transformations.
C. Edward Watson talks about thinking with and about AI on episode 517 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
Where will things be 2 and a half years? And how do you prepare students for that world that’s rapidly evolving?
-Eddie Watson
You must use AI as a starting point in the real world.
-Eddie Watson
Even the best tool on the market says that it gets it wrong one out of 20 times. You know, there’s a false positive. It’ll accuse a student of cheating who did not cheat with AI. And that’s the best in show tool.
-Eddie Watson
There are so many ethical concerns within this space just around AI detection.
-Eddie Watson