Level 16: Acquiring Knowledge About Generative AI
Participants will engage with generative AI-related videos and discussions to identify and articulate key concepts and potential applications of generative AI in higher education settings.
Time: 60 minutes
PREP (5 minutes)
Level Details
Welcome to Level 16, where we'll continue our journey up Jisan and start our exploration into the world of generative AI and its transformative role in education.
This module focuses on building a foundational understanding of generative AI. We'll be diving into its key concepts, potential applications, and relevance in the educational context, engaging in critical reflection and discussions together.
Objectives
By the end of this module, you will:
Define generative AI and explain its core principles and technologies.
Analyze the perspectives presented in selected videos on generative AI in education.
Reflect on your own experiences with AI-powered tools and critically evaluate their benefits and limitations in the classroom.
Identify initial ideas and potential challenges for incorporating generative AI into one of your courses.
Choose one of your courses to remix in this course.
Participate in the discussion boards
Gather your gear
A word document that you can use as your reflection journal
A list of the courses that you teach
LEARN (25-35 minutes)
Watch the video and take notes on key points, arguments presented, and questions raised.
Choose another video below and take notes on key points, applications discussed, and potential implications for education.
Impact Talk to Explore Generative AI in Higher Education
by Jason Gulya (21:10)
Dr. Jason Gulya discusses the transformative potential of generative AI in higher education, focusing on the hyper-personalization of learning and its implications for teaching, student engagement, and the future of academic instruction.
How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education
by Sal Khan at TED (15:36)
Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, presents a compelling vision of AI as a transformative tool in education, offering personalized tutoring for students and support for teachers, potentially revolutionizing learning and teaching methods.
Why AI is the Catalyst We Need to Change Education Forever
by Sarah Rubinson Levy at TEDxBreckenridge (15:38)
This TEDx talk argues that AI is the much-needed catalyst for a fundamental overhaul of the outdated education system, emphasizing the need to shift focus from traditional content knowledge to fostering human intelligence and creativity in students.
Machine Learning, AI, and the Future of Education
by Marc Natanagara at TEDxBrookdaleCommunityCollege (10:09)
This TEDx talk delves into the intersection of AI and education, discussing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in learning environments and advocating for a redefinition of intelligence and learning in the age of AI.
DO (5 minutes)
Course Selection
Review the list of courses that you teach in a given year and pick one that you think is being affected the most by AI.
REFLECT (15-25 minutes)
Personal Reflection on AI in Education
In your reflection journal, write a brief reflection about how generative AI tools could impact your teaching methods and student learning. Consider how these tools align with or challenge your current teaching philosophy.
Share your reflections in the discussion board on Canvas.
Remember
This is just the beginning of your exploration of generative AI in education. As you continue to learn and engage with this technology, you will discover new ways to leverage its power and unlock its transformative potential for your students.
REFERENCES
Wharton Interactive’s crash course delves into the mechanics and impacts of LLMs, spotlighting models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT4, Microsoft’s Bing in Creative Mode, and Google’s Bard.
Enchanted Estuary Coin
Description
Recognizes the initiation into generative AI, marking an understanding of its core principles and educational implications.
Earning Criteria
Engage with generative AI content, participate in discussions, and demonstrate comprehension of its key concepts and applications in education.