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Writing is a skill where learners, including those who are proficient, can continue to improve. However, the most meaningful learning happens when feedback is given throughout the process with opportunities to practice and improve. Artificial intelligence acts as an ally to writing instructors in this capacity -- AI can provide immediate feedback that students can incorporate before being assessed (Szlachta et al., 2023). AI can also alleviate some of the stresses that accompany following the rules and mechanics of academic writing. Here are some tools that engage AI to aide students in becoming better writers.
Writing is a skill where learners, including those who are proficient, can continue to improve. However, the most meaningful learning happens when feedback is given throughout the process with opportunities to practice and improve. Artificial intelligence acts as an ally to writing instructors in this capacity -- AI can provide immediate feedback that students can incorporate before being assessed (Szlachta et al., 2023). AI can also alleviate some of the stresses that accompany following the rules and mechanics of academic writing. Here are some tools that engage AI to aide students in becoming better writers.
ChatGPT is an OpenAI -- artificial intelligence -- content generator. This tool can be used to answer simple to complex questions, discover or locate content, or create unique content.
ChatGPT can be beneficial in an ELA classroom as it is able to answer literary or other content questions, provide terminology and varied vocabulary, and create anonymous content to be used to facilitate discussion.
Additional benefits of ChatGPT:
Engages students organically with unique content that isn't overly influenced by the instructor.
Exemplifies proficient writing, including grammar, syntax, and diction. Variations in tone can be utilized as well.
Provides an anonymous example students can honestly critique without fear of hurting feelings or offending someone.
Academic Integrity:
Students can be tempted to misuse ChatGPT to create content and pass as their own original content -- plagiarism. By creating meaningful lessons, modeling appropriate use of the technology, and communicating clear, fair, and consistent policies around the misuse of the technology (Trust, 2023) will aid in student's literacy of AI generated content.
Grammarly is an artificial intelligence tool that aids the editing and revising of writing. Grammarly can identify and correct basic grammatical errors, as well as make suggestions to improve diction, clarity, and tone. Students and instructors can utilize features of Grammarly to check for plagiarism. Grammarly can also work as a citation generator.
Grammarly can be beneficial in an ELA classroom by providing students with immediate and repeated feedback from anywhere at anytime, allowing students to focus on other criteria and goals instructors have for their writing.
Additional benefits of Grammarly:
Allows students to focus on ideas when writing rather than the minutia of the technical elements of writing.
Works independent of any one processor tool, providing flexibility for learners, lessening the digital divide.
Provides feedback on errors and explains suggestions so students are further engaging with their own writing.
Academic Integrity:
Students can overly rely on Grammarly. The technology is not a no fault revision tool. Though Grammarly cannot create new content or conduct research, it can greatly affect the uniqueness of the student's voice. In order to use Grammarly most ethically, students should be cognizant of their individual style and analyze their own choices in writing. Instructors should clearly communicate their philosophy of using Grammarly and model appropriate use.
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