Artificial Intelligence in Teaching & Learning
AI and Attributions: Process vs Products?
Jessica Bickel and Shelley Rose
Facilitator: Jessica E. Bickel
Cofacilitator: Shelley E. Rose
What is the use of AI?
- For idea generation? Brainstorming titles is an example that came up in discussion
- For a product deliverable? It depends on the situation. In some cases such as emails it may be acceptable. In many cases such as assignments it may not be.
- For a process? This is a good use of AI. As a way of getting things started, or asking for clarification of a prompt, or using the socratic tutor. Critical thinking is critical (pun intended) in using AI as part of the process.
- The prompt is key.
How is AI being used in the workplace right now?
- According to some Reddit data, AI is being used in the workforce across a range of professions as both a process tool and to create a product.
- Process:
- How do I start this problem?
- Troubleshooting and debugging code and Excel formulae
- Revising text
- Generating lesson plan ideas and mock datasets
- Product:
- Writing emails, code, and LinkedIn bios
- Making social media and blog posts
- Converting reports in to billable invoices
What are some things to watch out with AI going forward?
- AI is at the boundary of making digital twins? See this article on digital twins
- Can AI identify gaps in scholarship and lead to new avenues of research? not yet but perhaps it can summarize current state.
- How can we attribute/cite AI? See this library guide from Dalhousie University
- Think about how AI and Inclusive Teaching discussions overlap: See Dara Ryder on Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast, “How to Not Fight AI and Lose” https://open.spotify.com/episode/6htSTaDP0TxEKEeFh5fe6F
