Tea for Teaching Chatbots to Support Learning
Feb 12, 2025
JeVaughn Lancaster, Manager of Instructional Design at Lynn University and generative AI expert, shares insights on using custom chatbots in higher education. She discusses the benefits of tailored GPTs for educators, enhancing course discussions and creating accessible assignments. JeVaughn emphasizes the importance of data privacy and AI literacy among students and teachers. Additionally, she raises concerns about the ethical use of AI, advocating for meaningful dialogues to prepare students for a future enriched with artificial intelligence.
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Custom GPTs for Specific Tasks
- Create custom GPTs for specific tasks you do often to simplify your workflow.
- Customize GPTs for immediate needs, like generating rubrics or grading feedback.
Free Access to Custom GPTs
- Initially, both creating and using custom GPTs required a paid ChatGPT account.
- Now, free users can access and use custom GPTs shared by paid users.
Creating a Custom GPT
- Create custom GPTs by clicking "Explore GPTs" and then "Create" in your ChatGPT account.
- Provide a description, detailed instructions, relevant knowledge, talking points, and a name for your GPT.