As a follow-up from our CIN Instructor Toolbox webinar about how AI may be incorporated into course delivery, I thought we could keep the conversation going here in the community. Do you have a best practice for using AI in your course? Do you have examples or prompts you would like to share? Do you have an AI resources you would like to share? Maybe you have a question about using AI in the classroom. Let's talk about it here.
Looking forward to sharing! If you missed the webinar, you can view the
on-demand session.
So, just for fun, I asked MSFT Copilot:
What best practices are there for using AI in college course development?
Students and instructors are increasingly embracing
AI technologies, including
ChatGPT (GPT-4 as of March 2023), for various
learning goals across disciplines. However, there is no one-size-fits-all
best practice for their use. As an instructor, here are some
guidelines to consider when integrating AI into college course development:
- Start Small: Rather than implementing AI across the entire curriculum, begin with smaller, focused applications. Gradually expand as you gain experience and confidence.
- Partner with Reliable AI Providers: Collaborate with trustworthy AI providers to ensure successful integration. Reliability and ethical considerations are crucial.
- Foster Ethical and Critical Thinking: Encourage students to critically evaluate AI-generated content. Discuss the opportunities and limitations of AI tools, emphasizing responsible use.
- Engage with AI Tools in Person: Whenever possible, interact with generative AI tools alongside students during class. Alternatively, share AI-generated responses and prompt students to analyze them.
Remember that responsible adoption of AI technologies involves ongoing reflection and adaptation within each discipline, major, and course.
