Guide, don't hide: reprogramming learning in the wake of AI
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Ethan Mollick emphasizes that initially, using generative AI like ChatGPT-3.5 was beneficial for learning. However, with the advent of ChatGPT-4, students faced challenges as the AI began outpacing their capabilities, making it essential to reassess teaching methods for effective learning and assessment.
Mollick suggests two approaches to dealing with AI in academia: one that treats it as a cheating tool necessitating traditional assessments, and another that promotes the integration of AI to enhance educational experiences, drawing parallels to how calculators were embraced in math education.
With a 2023 survey revealing about 50% of students have utilized ChatGPT for assignments or tests, academia must confront the dilemma of leveraging AI's advantages while managing the potential for academic dishonesty—prompting a critical rethink of educational strategies.
As educators consider AI's role, the transformative approach is gaining support. By incorporating AI as a learning tool, rather than seeing it purely as a competitor, institutions can foster innovation and better prepare students for a future integrated with advanced technologies.
Read at Nature
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