Digital Education Council’s Post

Dive into the world of AI in academia! Check out my article on the hurdles of integrating Artificial Intelligence in Universities in Annahar Newspaper!

Higher education stakeholders are currently exploring the opportunities afforded by AI for teaching, learning, and work while maintaining a sense of caution for the vast array of risks AI-powered technologies pose. In the US, only 25% of universities planned on using AI adoption for #research purposes, and just 17% viewed AI adoption as a way to boost the institution’s reputation. How to properly address the phenomenon of #AI at #universities ? https://lnkd.in/eMaKu64q

At what point does anyone need to stop and make sure our applications of AI are ethical and accessible?

How AI Has Begun Changing University Roles, Responsibilities @educause @insidehighered https://lnkd.in/eZzTW6Js

Embracing the challenge, but not embracing AI! Check out the latest article for Times Higher Education from Dr Jasper Roe FHEA and Dr Mike Perkins about the AI Assessment Scale. It’s a call to action for anyone who is still on the fence about updating assessments, and though it’s written for a higher education audience much of it applies to K-12 #ai #aieducation

According to a new Educause survey, more faculty are being assigned AI-focused tasks, with over half reporting new responsibilities related to #AIstrategy. Read the full article to explore how AI is reshaping roles and responsibilities in universities: https://smpl.is/90g8l #AI #HigherEd

Three interesting quotes from "A real-world test of artificial intelligence infiltration of a university examinations system: A “Turing Test” case study" https://lnkd.in/g2bY7x4q 1.   Academic Integrity and Detectability: “From a perspective of academic integrity, 100% AI written exam submissions being virtually undetectable is extremely concerning." 2.   AI’s Impact on Grades: “Thus, students could cheat undetected using AI and in doing so attain a better grade than those who did not cheat." 3.   Future of AI in Education: “A ‘new normal’ integrating AI appears inevitable. An ‘authentic form of assessment’ will be one in which AI is used. The question then becomes, how we can embrace the use of AI to enhance education rather than escape it?” It might be fun to unpack some of the claims in this article in our next meetup? Megan Bertagnolli #education #ai #edtech https://lnkd.in/grP-u3vP

I find this topic particularly intriguing and highly necessary! The examination of the case study is crucial in bringing awareness to our universities about the current era, which is here to stay. It is imperative that we educate our students on the responsible use of AI and explore a fresh approach to learning that integrates face-to-face activities where AI cannot be utilized to complete tasks. - https://buff.ly/3RL43AU #AI #learning #edu

Inside Higher Ed Guest Post: AI Meets Academia—Navigating the New Terrain James Bedford (UNSW) discusses the integration of AI tools in higher education, addressing concerns about their impact on students' critical-thinking skills and academic independence. Bedford takes a balanced view, acknowledging both the potential drawbacks and the benefits of AI in making academic practices more accessible. He emphasizes that many students struggle with unspoken expectations in academia, which AI tools can help demystify. Bedford argues for the need to teach students how to use these tools responsibly, highlighting the importance of developing critical-thinking skills to navigate the evolving educational landscape effectively. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gMU-AsgD #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinEducation #AcademicSkills #CriticalThinking #HigherEd #EdTech #GenerativeAI #StudentEngagement #ResponsibleUse #HigherEd #Education #GenAI