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By now, you have likely heard of ChatGPT and its talent for generating human-like responses to a user’s prompts. Myriad articles, podcasts, and videos have been published concerning the potential effects of this and other AI software on higher education - the amount of media to comb through is overwhelming. As a starting point for thinking about the ways that ChatGPT might interact with your teaching, we offer a set of resources, most via recommendations by our colleagues in the Teaching and Learning Lab as a part of their own insightful series on Teaching and Learning with ChatGPT. We have organized the list thematically, although the content of many of these articles spans multiple categories.
ChatGPT Background, Affordances, and Limitations
GPT-3, the underlying technology of ChatGPT, is one of the most advanced language models currently available, and work on the next version is already underway. If you haven’t yet tested out ChatGPT, it’s a worthwhile exercise. You may notice its responses fluctuating between seemingly canny understanding and epic fails, between occasional eloquence and frequent bland repetition. The following articles explore the origin of ChatGPT’s patchwork answers and inaccuracies, illuminating both its strengths and shortcomings.
- Roose, Keven Roose (2022). The Brilliance and Weirdness of ChatGPT, NYTimes.
- Bogost, Ian (2022). ChatGPT Is Dumber Than You Think, Atlantic
- Marcus, Gary (2022) “How come GPT can seem so brilliant one minute and so breathtakingly dumb the next?, The Road to AI We Can Trust Blog.
Bringing Students Into the Conversation & Teaching Digital/Data Literacy
The most conspicuous refrain from the articles in this collection that explicitly address higher education is an appeal to include students in your thought process. Discuss your stance on ChatGPT as it relates to your learning goals and to education broadly. Exposure to AI literacy across all fields of study will empower students to think creatively and critically about these tools in future workplaces and organizations.
- Brake, Josh (2022). Education in the World of ChatGPT, The Absent-Minded Professor Blog.
- Bruff, Derek (2022). Three Things to Know about AI Tools and Teaching, Agile Learning Blog.
- McMurtrie, Beth (2023). Teaching: Will ChatGPT Change the Way You Teach?, Chronicle of Higher Education.
- Watkins, Marc (2022). AI Will Augment, Not Replace [Writing], Inside Higher Education.
- Ilube, Christian (2022). The Hidden Biases Behind ChatGPT, POCIT.
- Perrigo, Bily (2023). OpenAI Used Kenyan Workers on Less Than $2 Per Hour to Make ChatGPT Less Toxic. Time Magazine.
Practical Advice for Assessments
Consider the modifications your assessment strategies may need, whether you plan to embrace ChatGPT in your teaching or hope to deter its use. Approaches may include scaffolding assignments so that the process steps are evaluated, encouraging student engagement with AI to test arguments and challenge assumptions, or redesigning assessments to evade ChatGPT’s utility, among other recommendations.
- D’Agostino, Susan (2023).ChatGPT Advice Academics Can Use Now, Inside Higher Ed.
- Gleason, Nancy (2022). ChatGPT and the rise of AI writers: how should higher education respond?, Times Higher Education.
- McKnight, Lucinda (2022). Eight ways to engage with AI writers in higher education, Times Higher Education.
- Mondschein, Ken (2022). Avoiding Cheating by AI: Lessons from Medieval History, Medievalists.net.
- Stokel-Walker, Chris (2022). AI bot ChatGPT writes smart essays — should professors worry?, Nature.
Advice and responses from MIT faculty on ChatGPT and A.I.-assisted writing
Faculty in CMS/W have prepared advice regarding the ethics of ChatGPT and the possible effects on academic writing.
- Comparative Media Studies & Writing @ MIT Schiappa, Edward & Montfort, Nicholas (2023). Advice Concerning the Increase in AI-Assisted Writing, Klopfer, Eric & Reich, J. (2023) and Calculating the Future of Writing in the Face of AI.
- Full text excerpted in the above piece; includes links to MIT specific resources: Schiappa, Edward & Montfort, Nicholas (2023). Advice Concerning the Increase in AI-Assisted Writing, Comparative Media Studies & Writing @ MIT.
As you explore ChatGPT and the role it might play in your learning goals, our team is here to support the use of digital technologies to augment and transform teaching with the goal of making MIT education more effective and efficient for students and faculty.
Need ideas? Looking to create, implement, and/or investigate instructional approaches using educational technology, including ChatGPT? Want to share how you teach with technology? If yes, reach out to us at ol-residential@mit.edu.
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a valuable compilation of resources addressing the integration of AI, specifically ChatGPT, into teaching practices. As AI continues to evolve and impact various aspects of our lives, including education, it is crucial for educators to stay informed and adapt their teaching methods accordingly.
The resources shared in this post offer a comprehensive range of tools, strategies, and insights for educators interested in incorporating AI technology into their classrooms. From AI-powered chatbots to enhance student engagement and support, to interactive platforms that facilitate personalized learning experiences, these resources offer innovative approaches to enhance the educational journey.
By leveraging AI, educators can tap into new possibilities to engage students, foster critical thinking skills, and provide personalized learning experiences. However, it is important to consider the ethical implications and limitations of AI integration in education. The blog rightly emphasizes the importance of human supervision, promoting responsible AI usage, and nurturing a balanced approach that combines the benefits of AI with the expertise and guidance of educators.
The inclusion of research papers, case studies, and practical examples in the resources shared further enhances the value of this blog post. Educators can explore these materials to deepen their understanding of AI's impact on education, learn from real-world implementations, and gather ideas for their own teaching practices.
In conclusion, this blog post serves as a valuable reference for educators seeking to explore the integration of AI, particularly ChatGPT, in their teaching methods. By leveraging these resources, educators can harness the power of AI to enhance student learning, while also being mindful of the ethical considerations and the critical role of human guidance.