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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.” |
Tech Tips from ETS
A quick technology tip to help you engage your students whether in the classroom or remotely.
Tech: Inclusive classes- How do you pronounce your name?
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| While you may be able to pronounce student names at this point in the semester, students may not yet know each other’s names. Did you know that students and instructors can record their names in Canvas so that classmates/instructors can hear how to pronounce their name?
Step by step instructions for Canvas student name recordings:
Now you will see “Student Name Recordings” in your course left menu bar. |
Down the AI Rabbit Hole: Beyond Text…and a Magic Wand
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.
Listen to Down the AI Rabbit Hole
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.
Tech: Calling All Faculty- The Affordable Course Content Pilot Has Launched!
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Down the AI Rabbit Hole: New AI-Powered Search Engine and AI Literacy Experiment
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.
Down the AI Rabbit Hole: Structured Prompting & AI Literacy
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.
Tech: Exploring AI- Alchemy and Perplexity
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Down the A.I. Rabbit Hole
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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). |
Tech: Syllabi and Canvas Tips for Smooth Sailing
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Tech: Denison faculty and student perception of AI and its use
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In the fall, Dr. Paul Djupe and I carried out a survey involving more than 120 Denison faculty members, focusing on generative AI and its applications. Subsequently, Paul surveyed over 500 Denison students, asking similar questions. He has summarized his findings in a concise report that discusses both student and faculty perceptions of AI use, as well as the ways in which students have reported using AI. |