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| In July 2026, Sarah Supp (DA) participated in the Generative AI and Data Analysis: implications for data science curriculum and pedagogy workshop sponsored by the Alliance to Advance Liberal Arts Colleges (AALAC) and held at Wesleyan University from June 19-22, 2026. The group (26 participants) has produced this excellent read, now making its way to publication.
The paper addresses questions that are fundamental to our Denison discussions about teaching and learning in our current AI era: “Amid a growing body of research about [the impact of GenAI on higher ed] we articulate an emerging consensus about how generative AI affects student learning that is supported by established educational theories. Specifically, we find that while generative AI appears to be helpful to experts, it is not similarly helpful to novices in developing their expertise. Students (novices) need a foundation of disciplinary knowledge to become experts and even critical thinkers, and their use of generative AI to provide answers, rather than help them refine their understanding, hinders their progress on the path from novice to expert.” |