In The Classroom:
Today in class we spoke about the use of AI in the classroom and the three main points I took away from this class were:
Openly Address and Seek to Demystify AI: Teach learners the nature of generative AI; the potential, the pitfalls, the environmental impacts, the possibility for bias in the models, how to use it ethically, and to develop a critical lens.
Focus on the Process or Learning: In learning, the destination is the journey. This is an opportunity to rethink our approaches to assessment to target the process of learning rather than just the product.
Honour Learner Agency: We live in a world of rich information. This presents significant opportunities for inquiry-based learning design and for allowing multiple ways of representing learning, seek to unlock student creativity!
Celebrate Humanness: Develop and cultivate skills that AI cannot attain. Humanness is our asset.
A peak into my brain: My Thoughts on AI
I believe AI can be a valuable tool in the classroom when it is taught effectively and used to enhance learning rather than replace critical thinking. If students engage with AI responsibly, using it to support their education rather than depending on it completely, I support its integration into learning. I find it fascinating to hear my classmates’ perspectives on AI, as it can be a controversial topic in education.
However, I think students and the general public need to be mindful of their AI usage, as I can see how it could easily diminish our critical thinking skills, especially with how accessible it is becoming. As AI continues to advance and become even more integrated into daily life, this does concern me. While it’s important to consider different viewpoints, I believe that, ultimately, using AI is a personal choice and should be taken into perspective on personal usage.