AI in Education

The Basics of AI

Key Terms:

Artificial Intelligence (AI): a computer program or app that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence (e.g., analyzing data, identifying objects, predicting outcomes, gather information, etc.)

Generative AI: a type of AI that can create 'original' content, including text, images, and audio. 

Chatbots: a type of AI tool that uses generative AI, natural language processing (NLP), and/or machine learning (ML) to imitate human interaction and respond to user inquiry.

Examples of AI tools we use everyday:

What is ChatGPT?

In simple terms, ChatGPT is an Artificial Intelligence chatbot capable of generating humanlike texts from user prompts and/or questions.  When given the correct prompt, it is capable of creating outlines, letters, poems, essays, stories, formulas, explanations, comparisons, etc. 

Since its launch in 2022, ChatGPT has gotten better at creating 'original' content. This is due to the millions of inputs it receives daily and the amount of information it accesses to generate content. We are making ChatGPT 'smarter' every time we use it!

Link to ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/

How does it work?

ChatGPT 'feeds off' information from the internet, including Wikipedia articles and research papers from various sources. Then, by using a large language model that uses deep learning and natural language processing, it generates text based on the user's initial input.

What are it's implications and concerns for education?

Like any other tech tools, ChatGPT is meant to facilite learning NOT replace it. However, we have seen a rise of students using this tool to generate answers or even write entire essays. This poses a huge concern as it seems they are 'cheating' through the learning process.

Plagiarism & Ethics: While the use of ChatGPT might not be outright plagiarism, the text produced by this tool is a 'trail mix' of many other people's work and no credit is given. Maybe we can not properly define it as plagiarism, yet it should definitely be considered cheating and/or academic dishonesty.

Misinformation: ChatGPT may produce false, misleading or inaccurate information since it lacks the ability to think critically. It may also unknowingly spread a bias or conflicting response.

Is AI changing Education?

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Is AI Bad News for Education?

Should we let students use ChatGPT?

Challenges vs Opportunities

Challenges

Opportunities

The options are limitless...

What is DoDEA's Stand on the use of ChatGPT?

There is no official specific policy on the use of ChatGPT or other Generative AI Tools within DoDEA. However, there are documents, policies and regulations that refer to the illicit use of technology. Please see below:


DoDEA Scholastic Integrity

Students are responsible for their own scholastic integrity by neither giving nor receiving assistance (written, oral, or otherwise) on tests, examinations, final evaluations, or class assignments that are to be graded as the work of an individual. Any suspicion or evidence of forging, cheating, or plagiarizing the work of others will be investigated. Any student who is in violation will receive no credit. There will be an appropriate consequence for the particular assignment, and a letter will be sent home to be signed by the parents and returned to the teacher. A copy of the letter will be filed in the student’s discipline folder for the period of the school year.

AHS Student Handbook


F. CHEATING AND/OR PLAGIARISM


Antilles High School expects all students to abide by ethical academic standards. Academic dishonesty including plagiarism, cheating, or copying the work of another, using technology for illicit purposes, or any unauthorized communication between students for the purpose of gaining advantage during an examination is strictly prohibited. These expectations apply to all school-related tests, quizzes, reports, class assignments, and projects, both in and out of class. In an online environment, plagiarism and cheating are one of the greatest concerns regarding student achievement. Whether intentional or not, the use of other people's work is a violation of the DoDEA's Antilles High School policy of Academic Integrity and can result in severe consequences.


Students are encouraged to work with their peers through the use of interactive technologies such as Instant Messaging, Discussion Boards, and DoDEA Student Google Applications as needed. However, note that any obvious signs of cheating or copying will result in an administrative referral and a zero for the assignment. Any suspicion or evidence of forging, cheating, or plagiarizing the work of others will be investigated. Any student who is in violation will receive disciplinary action from the administration.

Antilles High School has identified the following acts of cheating:


How can we 'fight' against ChatGPT in our classrooms?

Limit!

Establish expectations and limit its use.

Embrace! 

Make AI work for you.

Explore ChatGPT to see what it can and can't do. Take the power away from ChatGPT by testing your prompts and assignments and/or incorporating its use in the classroom in a 'supervised' manner. Here are a few suggestions:

Adapt! 

Rethink your assignments or prompts.

Stay away from generic or traditional prompts or assignments. Instead, incorporate in your assignments learner-centered strategies that require students to use their critical thinking skills and personal experience. You can make students write their essays in class or use other assessment tools. Here are a few suggestions:

Reflection Questions:

Academic Articles: ChatGPT & Education

Grassini, S. (2023). Shaping the Future of Education: Exploring the Potential and Consequences of AI and ChatGPT in Educational Settings. Education Sciences, 13(7), NA. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A759040534/GPS?u=antihs&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=9a4add6a 

Loos, E., Gröpler, J., & Goudeau, M.-L. S. (2023). Using ChatGPT in Education: Human Reflection on ChatGPT's Self-Reflection. Societies, 13(8), NA. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A762548174/GPS?u=antihs&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=887cb836 

Lo, C. K. (2023). What Is the Impact of ChatGPT on Education? A Rapid Review of the Literature. Education Sciences, 13(4), NA. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A751870904/GPS?u=antihs&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=65fec695 

DoDEA Connects Articles on the Topic

Wall, A. (2023, April 12). How students can use chatbots for learning, not cheating. Teacher Leader Cafe. DoDEA Connects. https://dodea.sharepoint.com/SitePages/How-students-can-use-chatbots-for-learning-not-cheating.aspx 

Wall, A. (2023, May 12). How teachers can use AI to create engaging lessons. Teacher Leader Cafe. DoDEA Connects. https://dodea.sharepoint.com/SitePages/How-teachers-can-use-AI-to-create-engaging-lessons.aspx 

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