The article discusses how Phil Christman, a teacher, traditionally experienced predictable emotional cycles throughout the academic year. He recalls feelings of excitement at the beginning of the year, emotional crashes in the middle, and renewed joy at the end of terms. However, since the introduction of AI tools like ChatGPT in the 2022-23 school year, this cycle has become more complicated, with added anxiety and uncertainty about how these technologies affect student learning and engagement. Christman's reflections reveal the evolving challenges and emotional toll of teaching in a digital age.
The arrival of AI tools like ChatGPT has changed the emotional cycle I experience as a teacher, adding a new layer of complexity to my teaching experiences.
I now find myself grappling with the implications of AI in my classroom, as it alters not just the way I teach but how students engage with writing.
The joy of teaching has become intertwined with anxiety over technology's influence, leading to a more complicated emotional landscape throughout the academic year.
While I sometimes forget the cyclic nature of my teaching emotions, AI has introduced a deeper sense of uncertainty that complicates everything I previously understood.
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