In each ‘Down the AI Rabbit Hole’ post I aim to provide a tip on AI and then a broader perspective. This week, I am struggling as the two are blending together. I will start with a jaw-dropping tip that I discovered a few days ago, followed by the implications of this tip and the wider lens.
In this week’s ‘Down the AI Rabbit Hole,’ I share insights from Dr. Dominic Ashby’s recent Denison session, “Writing with AI: Building a Constructive Culture.” Plus, I tackle a curious enigma in generative AI: Why do 60% of faculty steer clear of using it?
Listen to Down the AI Rabbit Hole Part 1: Tips on Writing with AI
Listen to Down the AI Rabbit Hole Part 2: Fostering a Playful Mindset
This week’s tips:
During his recent presentation, “Writing with AI: Building a Constructive Culture,” Dr.
In this week’s edition of ‘Down the AI Rabbit Hole,’ I share an insightful piece from John Orlando that tackles the pressing issues of plagiarism and AI-induced biases. I also discuss the importance of moving beyond merely trying to catch up with AI to strategically planning for the upcoming technological advancements.
This week’s tip:
This week’s teaching professor features a thought-provoking piece by John Orlando titled “Getting Past AI Fears: Student Success Demands It,” which encourages us to reconsider our stance on plagiarism and bias in the context of AI.
In this week’s edition of ‘Down the AI Rabbit Hole,’ I share an important piece from Marc Watkins that warns us about being lulled into complacency by ChatGPT 3.5 unimpressive writing. I also take on one of my professional development heroes, James Lang, and the importance of nailing the title.
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This week’s tip:
Marc Watkins is the Director of the Mississippi AI Institute, recognized for their pioneering efforts to incorporate generative AI into college curriculums.
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| Lew Ludwig, Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Center for Learning and Teaching at Denison University presents at the annual TEDx Denison U which took place on February 3rd 2024. Hit “Continue Reading” to see his 9 minute talk titled “AI- Today’s Dumbest Genius.” |
In this week’s edition of ‘Down the AI Rabbit Hole,’ I give some recommendations on AI tools that go beyond text generation. I also fantasize about the next steps we should take to help our faculty with generative AI.
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This week’s tip:
So much emphasis has been placed on text-based AI generation; yet there are also a lot of non-text AI products that are very useful.
In this week’s edition of ‘Down the AI Rabbit Hole,’ we explore a new AI-powered search engine that, in some instances, can replace Google. I also give an update on my AI Literacy experiment in my calculus class.
This week’s tip:
You might remember the buzz from last year when Kevin Roose, a columnist for the New York Times, had an interesting exchange with Microsoft’s generative AI, which bizarrely attempted to persuade him to leave his wife.
In this week’s edition of ‘Down the AI Rabbit Hole,’ we explore structured prompting—a technique to enhance productivity with chatbot prompts. Additionally, I’ll share details about my new project this semester: the creation of an AI literacy overlay course.
This week’s tip:
One of the key distinctions between a generative AI chatbot, such as ChatGPT or Bard, and a Google search is the chatbot’s ability to remember your conversation in real time.
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In this new column, “Down the AI Rabbit Hole,” we will explore the applications and implications of generative AI in higher education. Despite some prevalent AI fatigue, our recent GLCA survey indicates that faculty members are well aware of the significant role this technology will play in our students’ futures (see more about this in Paul Djupe’s post below). |
