KBLOG 19: The AI Elephant in the Classroom: Part 2: The KBLOG About AI That Wrote Itself

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The Challenge Part 1:

One of my wonderful subscribers questioned me on my last blog about AI asking, “Be honest, did you write this post with ChatGPT? I can honestly say that it was indeed all my own writing. It got me thinking. How do I know what I read now is attributed to a human or a computer?  Does it matter? A human is conscious of what they write. AI, right now, is not. With the growth of working and learning from home, many students are hiding in their rooms with computers, and as a result, there has been a steel decline in face-to-face human interaction. We may not even know if we are interacting with a human or a machine. AI could be a way to disguise incompetence in the form of competence. In a recent article “How to Use ChatGPT and Still Be a Good Person,” by Brian X. Chen in NYT, Chen writes that teachers are catching students using AI to do their homework and write their essays.  Given this, I decided to jump in and NOT write the rest of this KBLOG but use ChatGPT to write it, I hope I remain a good person after this attempt.

The Challenge Part 2:

Entered in ChatGPT Write a four-sentence paragraph about the  challenges of AI in education

One challenge of using AI in education is ensuring the technology is accessible and usable for all students, regardless of their background or abilities. Another challenge is determining the most effective ways to integrate AI into the curriculum and classroom setting. Additionally, there are concerns about the potential for AI to replace human teachers, and the ethical implications of using AI to evaluate and grade student work. Furthermore, there are also concerns about bias in AI algorithms, which could perpetuate existing inequalities in education.

 A Solution:

Entered in ChatGPT: What are some solutions of using AI in education?

 One solution for using AI in education is to focus on augmenting, rather than replacing, human teachers. This approach could involve using AI to assist with tasks such as grading and providing personalized feedback to students. Another solution is to prioritize research and development of inclusive and ethical AI practices in education. This could involve involving a diverse group of educators, students, and researchers in the design and implementation of AI educational technology. Furthermore, providing teacher training on how to effectively use AI in the classroom, to ensure they are able to maximize the potential benefits of the technology. Lastly, regularly evaluating the impact of AI on student learning and making adjustments as necessary can help ensure that the technology is being used in the most effective way possible.
Resources:

Entered in ChatGPT: List five references about AI and Education

1.      "Artificial Intelligence in Education: Past, Present and Future" by Peter West, published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning in 2017.

2.     "AI in Education: The Promises and the Challenges" by J. Michael Spector, published in Educational Researcher in 2018.

3.     "AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges" by Peter Scott and Yishay Mor, published in the Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange in 2018.

4.    "AI in Education: A Review of the State of the Art" by George Siemens and Dragan Gašević, published in the Journal of Educational Technology Systems in 2019.

5.    "Artificial Intelligence in Education: Opportunities and Challenges" by M. Angela Sasse and Alejandro Armellini, published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning in 2020.

 Entered in ChatGPT: List three YouTube videos that discuss AI use in  education.

 1.      "AI in Education: The Future is Now" by EdTechXGlobal: This video discusses the current state of AI in education and its potential to revolutionize the way we teach and learn.

2.     "How AI is Transforming Education" by IBM: This video explores the ways in which AI is being used to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and enhance the overall educational experience.

3.     "The Use of AI in Online Learning" by Coursera: This video highlights the use of AI in online learning platforms, including the use of machine learning algorithms to personalize the learning experience and improve student outcomes.

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