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When groundbreaking technologies enter #classrooms, old skills and habits make way for new ones. What do we gain and lose when #students start using #AI to write? One risk is that students could start relying on #AIgeneratedtext to completely replace their thinking. A team of #Englishprofessors have proposed using the concept of “restrained #generativeAI” to help students focus more on higher-order thinking and the core of their arguments. On the other hand, AI can assist writing instruction by shortening the time it takes for instructors to give feedback throughout the writing process. Rather than asking why a student would use AI to write, ask how they interacted with AI during the writing process. Learn more on EdSurge: https://ow.ly/f35b50RzQH4

AI struggles to identify and evaluate the structural pieces of argumentative writing. With help from a teacher , students can learn to incorporate AI in thoughtful ways that preserve human thinking and utilize higher order thinking skills. (Article: EdSurge ) https://buff.ly/49R6hF6? #usingai #writingwithai #learningwithai #chatgpt #rellie

In an era where AI-generated texts are becoming increasingly sophisticated and AI detectors are prone to false positives, students face a unique challenge. Where should they turn to for assistance? . Mentafy’s writing assistant is designed to support students by providing reliable, high-quality writing aid that stands out in the age of advanced AI. Whether you’re drafting an essay, preparing a report, Mentafy ensures your work is both authentic and polished. Discover why Mentafy’s writing assistant is the solution students need today. Read the full article below. https://lnkd.in/ed_eX6vr #WritingAssistant #AI #StudentLife #Mentafy #WritingHelp #Education #AIWriting

AI is changing how we write, from school assignments to professional content. Over 80% of teachers have experimented with tools like ChatGPT. Yet, while AI can streamline feedback, it might weaken essential thinking skills. How can educators balance AI's convenience with critical thinking and writing skills? A new concept, 'restrained generative AI,' could help, ensuring AI aids without dominating the creative process. The future of writing education may hinge on these tools, enhancing rather than replacing the human touch. https://lnkd.in/g_jwF4-3 #EducationTech #AIinEducation #WritingSkills #AIandEducation #DigitalLiteracy #FutureOfWriting #GenerativeAI #EdTechTrends #StudentWriting #AIinSchools #CreativeTechnology #AIWritingTools #EducationInnovation

Over the past 12 months we have learned a huge amount about generative AI and the differences between human and AI writing. I'm really excited about how we will be able to utilise that knowledge to aid in helping students, educators and institutions understand and utilise AI effectively going forwards. Some more insights here: https://lnkd.in/gVhxgTKK

What students lose if they use Gen AI for the entire writing process: “For many people writing is the most brutal exercise in thinking. It reflects and tests our assumptions, pushing us to refine our ideas and uncover new ones. It leads us down rabbit holes that we have to crawl back from. It requires us to connect the dots and think about what makes sense or doesn’t, to transition between ideas and evidence, and to consider what makes the cut and what doesn’t.” Because it will be used widely and offers many benefits, Gen AI can and should have a place in the writing process. Tony Wan describes how to do this without undermining how writing contributes to developing students' ability to think. #GenAI #criticalthinking https://lnkd.in/emjv_3u5

Reading and writing are vital for strategic leaders.  Is the use of AI a help or hindrance to leaders?  The easy button is to say both.  Short term trends don’t look promising. 

In an era where AI can generate content, the role of educators in guiding thoughtful AI use and providing contextual feedback is more important than ever. This EdSurge article explores a new reality as AI writing tools become more prevalent and how educators can balance technology use with developing essential writing skills? Explore the implications and strategies for integrating AI in education now. https://lnkd.in/ekJ8FMUD #highered #highereducation #onlinelearning #studentsuccess #AIinEducation #edtech #edtechchat #writingskills #studentsupport #learning #edreform #edleadership #educationmatters #learningcommunity #innovativelearning

Us academics, and journal editors, have had frequent conversations lately about the role of AI/LLM in scholarly writing. This article in The Conversation provides some useful perspectives - and it covers issues such as credit for the writing/ideas, bias, hallucination - and of course the challenge of enforcement if any bans are made. And it ends with a good observation that the real goal should be to prevent sloppiness and maintain good quality. Would love to hear all your thoughts on this. https://lnkd.in/gxtfKPub #academia #journals #articles #genAI

In this blog post, Jennie Seitz quotes a study by Felix Sebastian and Rachel Baron, published in 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳, a publication of the Council of Science Editors. She says: "[T]he results of the study also showed that 'the use of AI for editing, proofreading and rewriting tasks declined' between the two survey points in early and late 2023. According to Sebastian and Baron, this decline likely indicates the multilingual authors’ realization that 'while AI can produce near-perfect text in terms of grammar and spelling, it can actually increase the overall workload because of the additional need for fact-checking and verification'. ChatGPT also has a tendency to use flowery language, cite incorrect sources and hallucinate facts. Reported accuracy rates of generative AI range from 52% in computer science to only “mostly correct” in natural science and engineering." Seitz recommends offering a post-editing service on the machine learning output to remove factual inaccuracies, moderate flowery language, and reduce overuse of some phrases (e.g. "meticulous").