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In May, I had a conversation with Adam Weinberg about the use of generative AI and its implications for higher education. During that conversation, I recommended two things:
When we met last week, Adam shared his enthusiasm for Mollick’s book—he even purchased copies for the entire senior staff! He also mentioned that the 10-hour exploration was pivotal in helping him grasp the potential and limitations of this emerging technology. Consider getting a copy of Mollick’s book; I promise it will be PD money well spent. Pro tip: If you own a Spotify Premium account, you have access to the audio version, which Mollick narrates himself. But what does “play” mean? Pick your favorite generative AI tool, then experiment by asking it questions, generating creative content, or testing different prompts to see how it responds. For instance, you could request a short story with a twist ending or a humorous poem about academic life. Alternatively, you might use it to create images of historical figures in modern settings or visualize your dream office space on campus—just to explore the creative potential of AI. Want something more academic? Take a topic you will teach this semester and ask AI to explain the concept with examples to a graduate student, a college sophomore, a senior in high school, and an eighth-grader. |