WGU Labs on LinkedIn: Student AI Use Grows, but They Aren't Ready to Replace Professors with… | 40 comments (2024)

After 30 years in the ed tech business and human development I have watched what four computers and a printer installed in the classroom in the mid 90s did to the classroom dynamic. The teacher in many ways has become the facilitator of the technology. The student is always ahead of the teacher in the roll out of new technology. We have to prepare teachers and parents and coaches and business people on how to communicate on another level of human preparation like we have never viewed before. Competition is different now. The virtual student does not compete like the viscerally developed student. They are being robbed of critical developmental processes while they spend exorbitant hours on social media etc. We do not live in a video game. AI has to be defined on exactly what it’s capabilities are going to do to enhance the human experience. We need professional coaches and teachers and parents to adequately provide information about how they uniquely develop people and how individually specific the educational experience can be. We are way behind the carrot of AI. Forget profit. People first. Copractics. It’s time to take our time back. Copractics is an answer to the preparedness for the next level of communication competitiveness.

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It could be useful to teach students how to harness the power of generative Ai to enhance knowledge acquisition and reinforce unwired academic performance.

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Perhaps the core of issue is not student turning lazy because of CHATGPT, but it is a out the teachers are not leveraging AI wisely.IMHO, the whole way of teaching and grading students need to be dramatically change to motivate students to dialogne wisely with AI to come up with more enlightened, more creative and more wise learning outcomes. And perhaps it is not the outcome that we should grade, but on how students reframe the questions, craft appropriate prompting iterations, and work together with others to implement prototypes to solve deal world problems.

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Comment: Over reliance on Ai reduces student knowledge acquisition and damages their motivation (as you might expect when you give a person a tool that removes the necessity for them to learn to complete an assignment, and so the diminishment of human life starts) — Students tend to turn to ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence tool, when faced with increased academic workload and time constraints, according to new research published in the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. The study also reveals a concerning trend: reliance on ChatGPT is linked to procrastination, memory loss, and a decline in academic performance. These findings shed light on the role of generative AI in education, suggesting both its widespread use and potential drawbacks.Title: Is it harmful or helpful? Examining the causes and consequences of generative AI usage among university studentsSee… https://lnkd.in/eJvyX_izArticle.. https://lnkd.in/e24TF3B9Abstract: While the discussion on generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, is making waves in academia and the popular press, there is a need for more insight into the use of ChatGPT among students and the potential harmful or beneficial consequences associated with its usage. Using samples from two studies, the current research examined the causes and consequences of ChatGPT usage among university students. Study 1 developed and validated an eight-item scale to measure ChatGPT usage by conducting a survey among university students (N = 165). Study 2 used a three-wave time-lagged design to collect data from university students (N = 494) to further validate the scale and test the study’s hypotheses. Study 2 also examined the effects of academic workload, academic time pressure, sensitivity to rewards, and sensitivity to quality on ChatGPT usage. Study 2 further examined the effects of ChatGPT usage on students’ levels of procrastination, memory loss, and academic performance. Study 1 provided evidence for the validity and reliability of the ChatGPT usage scale. Furthermore, study 2 revealed that when students faced higher academic workload and time pressure, they were more likely to use ChatGPT. In contrast, students who were sensitive to rewards were less likely to use ChatGPT. Not surprisingly, use of ChatGPT was likely to develop tendencies for procrastination and memory loss and dampen the students’ academic performance. Finally, academic workload, time pressure, and sensitivity to rewards had indirect effects on students’ outcomes through ChatGPT usage.cc: Gary Marcus Ronald Cicurel

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As we explore the transformative potential of generative AI, we need to think about short-term and long-term consequences of its use in all areas (professional, academic, and personal). The responsible development and use of generative AI require a holistic understanding of its effects, both positive and negative (e.g., potential impact on cognitive processes and overall well-being). As Voltaire (and Stan Lee) said, "With great power comes great responsibility." #responsibleai

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The Integration of AI in Schools and Its ChallengesWidespread AI Adoption: Students from high school to college are increasingly using AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT to complete assignments, with nearly half of high school students reported using such tools.Teachers' Response: Educators are using AI detection tools to identify AI-generated content in student work, although these tools are criticized for their inaccuracy and unreliability.Inaccuracy and Bias: Current AI detection tools struggle to differentiate between AI-generated and human-written text, with none achieving perfect accuracy. Concerns about biases against non-native English speakers have also been raised.Mixed Educational Responses: Some school districts, like those in New York and Los Angeles, have banned AI tools, while others, like in Texas, are embracing AI to reduce costs and potentially enhance learning.Challenges and Opportunities: The imperfect nature of AI detection tools poses challenges, such as false positives and potential unfair penalties for students. Some educators advocate for integrating AI in education to teach students about its use and limitations.Future Perspectives: Despite the challenges, AI in education is likely here to stay. Educators are encouraged to adapt and find balanced ways to incorporate AI into learning environments effectively.https://lnkd.in/gWKV77k9

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Generative AI can be the academic assistant an underserved student needsSource: ZDNETI am sharing below parts of the article that I find most interesting and useful in using this disruptive technology for our learning journey..."Trained on vast amounts of data, generative AI models use vast amounts of pre-existing content to then create new outputs like text and images. Since the chatbot makes inferences on data it's trained on to understand what you are saying, and how to respond to it, there might be a disconnect, which causes incorrect outputs. These false outputs are referred to as hallucinations, which often result in plausible but incorrect answers. In turn, that output can spread misinformation and make it easy for someone to misinterpret as misinterpret incorrectly as truth. "In general, I would say treat it as a conversation with an unreliable but knowledgeable person: identify factual claims that can be checked directly, try to have a clear goal in mind that you can evaluate in itself, and ask the model how it arrived at it until you're satisfied," says Tom Lippincott, director of digital humanities and assistant research professor at John Hopkins University.Sierra President, a sophom*ore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill... says ...she feels AI gave students who used the technology an unfair advantage over those who opted to do work without AI assistance. A possible workaround for this issue is for teachers to create assignments and testing where students' critical thinking is challenged as that is something AI models (tools) are not yet capable of doing. Even if AI is a tool used in these types of "critical thinking"-based assignments, it won't be a sure way to an "A" as what's really being tested is higher level synthesis and application rather than data or information output." https://lnkd.in/e8bzAjtc#AI #chatgpt #elearning #education #ethicsinai #digitalhumanities

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The article by Rosario Michel-Villarreal and colleagues explores the dual nature of ChatGPT's impact on higher education, highlighting both challenges and opportunities. It emphasizes that while ChatGPT can enhance learning through personalized support, accessibility, and innovative educational experiences, it also raises significant concerns regarding academic integrity, quality control, and the potential for misuse by students. The authors advocate for a "thing ethnography" approach to better understand ChatGPT's perspective, suggesting that this methodology can yield valuable insights into the integration of AI in educational contexts.Key findings indicate that institutions need to develop clear policies and guidelines to address the ethical implications of using AI tools like ChatGPT. The study calls for comprehensive training for faculty and students to ensure responsible use, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration to navigate the complexities of AI in education. Ultimately, the authors stress the importance of empirical research to explore best practices and user experiences, aiming to create a balanced discourse around the integration of generative AI in higher education.Michel-Villarreal, R., Vilalta-Perdomo, E., Salinas-Navarro, D. E., Thierry-Aguilera, R., & Gerardou, F. S. (2023). Challenges and opportunities of generative AI for higher education as explained by ChatGPT. Education Sciences, 13(9), 856.https://lnkd.in/enRhWneT

Came across this Forbes article article on how educators can leverage Generative AI to foster student innovation. A must-read for anyone passionate about education and technology. What is your opinion on using AI for studying? Do you see the future of education with AI-driven creativity at its core?#Education #AI #Innovation

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Wind of Change - The beginning of acceptance on Generative AI in Higher-Ed?Arizona State University has partnered with OpenAI as the first official Higher-Ed (through the enterprise account), integrating AI technology into its institutional processes. The collaboration aims to enhance student success, foster innovative research, and streamline organizational processes. ASU plans to utilize OpenAI tech, including a personalized AI tutor for students, in various courses and subjects, particularly STEM. The initiative starts with an open challenge inviting faculty and staff to propose best-use scenarios. This partnership marks a significant step in integrating AI into higher education, despite some skepticism regarding AI's role in academia. In general, majority of higher educations were and still resisting the acceptance towards students to use Generative AI tools such as chatGPT within the Teaching/Learning context. However the above collaboration between OpenAI and ASU might signal a change in the policy towards finding a way to accommodate the benefits and strengths of generative AI but at the same time ensure that it is used ethically by both students and educators.For more details, read the full article on:

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