To write clearly, one must think clearly. I don't know how many times I felt I had a good idea but discovered it was not so good after all when I went to write it down. We will become less rigorous thinkers if we use ChatGPT for anything other than mundane uses (e.g., writing a satirical limerick).
Agreed. I think that one of the problems with the overhyping of AI is that we have not worked out how to really put it to use for these mundane things!
Just came across this - I agree. Here is my syllabus statement.
Instructor Use of Generative AI
I will not use AI tools to grade or provide feedback to students (other than auto-graded quizzes). If I were taking a class where the teacher was going to copy/paste (or upload) my paper into an "auto-grader with feedback," I wouldn't bother trying to do a good job. I will always read every assignment, and all feedback will be mine, not some "grading bot." When I use generative AI to improve the class, I will use it to improve the class (e.g., “theme song,” visual illustrations, brainstorming ideas, feedback on my writing), not to make the class worse. I will try to provide citations and transparency as much as possible, although sometimes the use of generative AI is implied (e.g., do you really think I can write, record, and produce a theme song by myself?).
The AI-generated condolence card topic came up in my class during a discussion when a student expressed her disappointment (almost close to anger) at an acquaintance whom she *suspected* of using AI to write her a note after they'd had a disagreement. I'm sympathetic to her position, but how some struggle to find the right words. Indeed, my student reported that she was suspicious *because* the note was so well crafted. How different is using AI tools from going to the drug store to find an appropriate Hallmark card? In each case one can reject the sentiments that don't fit. Does AI trump "it's the thought that counts"?
Interesting. I see more evidence of an "AI backlash" not just in company valuations, but also in the use of AI for various things. I talked with some high schoolers, and they had a lot of thoughts about how uninteresting AI generated prose of art is. That the personal story of the artist is an important part of the art.
This was an interesting stat from a recent report: "An overwhelming majority—80 percent—of educators said it’s not necessary to tell students or parents when teachers use AI to plan a lesson, according to a nationally representative EdWeek Research Center survey of 1,183 teachers, principals, and district leaders conducted in March and April.." From: https://www.edweek.org/technology/should-teachers-disclose-when-they-use-ai/2024/04
To write clearly, one must think clearly. I don't know how many times I felt I had a good idea but discovered it was not so good after all when I went to write it down. We will become less rigorous thinkers if we use ChatGPT for anything other than mundane uses (e.g., writing a satirical limerick).
Agreed. I think that one of the problems with the overhyping of AI is that we have not worked out how to really put it to use for these mundane things!
Just came across this - I agree. Here is my syllabus statement.
Instructor Use of Generative AI
I will not use AI tools to grade or provide feedback to students (other than auto-graded quizzes). If I were taking a class where the teacher was going to copy/paste (or upload) my paper into an "auto-grader with feedback," I wouldn't bother trying to do a good job. I will always read every assignment, and all feedback will be mine, not some "grading bot." When I use generative AI to improve the class, I will use it to improve the class (e.g., “theme song,” visual illustrations, brainstorming ideas, feedback on my writing), not to make the class worse. I will try to provide citations and transparency as much as possible, although sometimes the use of generative AI is implied (e.g., do you really think I can write, record, and produce a theme song by myself?).
Great statement. I love the "will it make the class better" rather than "It is AI!"
Thanks for reading!
The AI-generated condolence card topic came up in my class during a discussion when a student expressed her disappointment (almost close to anger) at an acquaintance whom she *suspected* of using AI to write her a note after they'd had a disagreement. I'm sympathetic to her position, but how some struggle to find the right words. Indeed, my student reported that she was suspicious *because* the note was so well crafted. How different is using AI tools from going to the drug store to find an appropriate Hallmark card? In each case one can reject the sentiments that don't fit. Does AI trump "it's the thought that counts"?
Interesting. I see more evidence of an "AI backlash" not just in company valuations, but also in the use of AI for various things. I talked with some high schoolers, and they had a lot of thoughts about how uninteresting AI generated prose of art is. That the personal story of the artist is an important part of the art.
This was an interesting stat from a recent report: "An overwhelming majority—80 percent—of educators said it’s not necessary to tell students or parents when teachers use AI to plan a lesson, according to a nationally representative EdWeek Research Center survey of 1,183 teachers, principals, and district leaders conducted in March and April.." From: https://www.edweek.org/technology/should-teachers-disclose-when-they-use-ai/2024/04