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Technologies evolve through stages of adoption, and AI is no exception. The progression from skepticism to integration in colleges showcases our ability to adapt to change. Educators initially questioned AI's impact on ethics, creativity, and learning, but now, colleges are integrating the use of AI into curricula. This transition equips students with essential skills for the AI era and enhances teaching methods with AI tools. The journey from Evoke to Evaluate to Embrace demonstrates how embracing AI is essential for the future. As business demands drive the transition, it is wholeheartedly supported by academia. It's inspiring to witness colleges preparing students for the AI-driven workplace, shaping a future where human capabilities are augmented with AI. Read more: [Link to article](https://lnkd.in/gJAeWSaG)

I am truly grateful to have completed my presentation on a crucial topic—The Pros and Cons of AI in Higher Education! It was an insightful experience discussing how artificial intelligence reshapes academic environments and the importance of maintaining ethical standards in an increasingly tech-driven world. Some of my key takeaways from this experience were: - AI has immense potential to enhance learning and research when used responsibly. It is essential for students and educators alike to recognize its benefits without compromising integrity. - AI can be seen as a "double-edged sword" in the field of education as professors are able to benefit from its use just as much as students. - Academic institutions must develop guidelines that encourage innovation while ensuring that academic achievements reflect true effort. As AI becomes a part of everyday life, fostering a culture of honesty and accountability is more critical than ever. I'm deeply appreciative for the opportunity to present and engage with peers on this timely topic, and I am looking forward to more discussions around the role of AI in revolutionizing education. #AI #AcademicIntegrity #EthicalLeadership #Education #Innovation

WSJ: College students are desperate to add a new skill to their résumés: artificial intelligence. The rise of generative AI in the workplace and students’ demands for more hirable talents are driving schools to revamp courses and add specialized degrees at speeds rarely seen in higher education. Schools are even going so far as to emphasize that all undergraduates get a taste of the tech, teaching them how to use AI in a given field—as well as its failings and unethical applications. The schools are eager to prove their relevance as a path to well-paying jobs as more Americans question the value of a college degree. The students believe the AI skills could make the difference between getting a job and not.

New Monash Education Academy 10 minute chat on AI with George Siemens. A somewhat provocative chat with George about a general lack of strong institutional leadership around responses to AI and the need to rethink the role of the human in Higher Education. He suggests the possibility of using AI as an impetus to reconnect with human values, and argues that the critical challenge is understanding the interface between human and AI knowledge and activity. Key message 1: AI is not being taken seriously enough by higher education and the “phase change” it will entail will offer rewards outside of the university. We’re not really in the AI game, unless you count setting up Generative AI committees as actual work. Key message 2: AI, if well conceived, will help return us to our core human values, since it raises core questions about our humanity. It’s a point of reckoning, as the technification of society has largely marched unchallenged until now. Key message 3: The critical challenge for higher education is understanding the human-AI knowledge work/activity interface. https://lnkd.in/eTrYXCrg #AI #Education

My first admission is that I am not (really) a Luddite. My second is that hiding behind my entrepreneurial veil I am a philosopher. Existential philosopher to be precise - if that description can ever be precise. I have attended many sessions on AI and its capacity to positively (or negatively) influence our future. These have been run by credible organizations such as the CSIRO and some universities, a couple of the "Big 4", and by AI opportunists. I am in awe of the potential productivity gains that AI can bring to work and educational settings. My struggle with AI is this: first, framing the right question for an AI response is obvious. The adage "garbage-in, garbage-out" is relevant; second, and here is the but, how does AI help us "get to the questions beyond the questions"? How does AI encourage "critical thinking" and cognitive literacy if the basis on which its learnings are built is a view of science (and life) whose answers derive from reductionism and Cartesian dualism? In What is Philosophy For? (2018) Mary Midgley wrote "our whole subject-matter - that is the whole of life - is something vastly larger and more varied than we have been supposing" (p25). Will/can AI resolve the complexity observed by Midgley?

As AI technology becomes more integrated into education, a new study suggests that debate can help preserve critical thinking and communication skills. Researchers argue that debate teaches students to deeply understand topics, construct strong arguments, and quickly respond under pressure, countering the negative impacts of AI tools that simplify tasks. https://lnkd.in/gHcVZaxU

Generative AI is revolutionizing research across numerous fields. But how are colleges and universities adapting to these time-saving technologies, particularly within academic research? The Chronicle of Higher Education offers insights into the use and perceptions of Gen AI within academia. There's a noticeable divide in the academic community regarding the adoption of AI. Some institutions welcome it, utilizing AI to guide students, analyze data swiftly, and enhance existing work. On the other hand, skeptics fear potential threats to research jobs and data security, delaying training on AI integration. If you're in academia, how are you integrating generative AI into your programs? Are you empowering students and researchers with these tools, or do ethical concerns hinder their use? Share your insights on embracing or resisting AI in academic settings. #GenerativeAI #AcademicResearch #HigherEducation

AI has entered the Higher Education space and academic disciplines may need to be more responsive to it. Faculty across the disciplines need to be responsive to the changes AI will bring, to the understanding of how work is done in their fields and also to how students can be engaged in thinking critically about AI. Even if the current hype may be overwhelming compared to AI’s present impact, students, faculty and staff need to be having active and ongoing conversations about what it means to interrogate and explore AI technology in their learning and working lives. AI has to be a core part of students’ experiences so that students are prepared for the multimodal learning experiences they will continue to encounter beyond the higher education environment. Only when we have conversations like these, we'll know when and whether engaging with AI may be the right choice for us right now. #artificialintelligence #education #innovation

AI for all: #ArtificialIntelligence is rapidly evolving into a general-purpose technology, reshaping industries and influencing nearly 40 per cent of jobs globally. In a recent opinion piece published in QS Insights Magazine, #NTUsg President Prof Teck Hua Ho highlights the importance of equipping everyone with #AI skills so that no one is left behind. NTU has responded to this need by offering a Minor in AI that is open to all undergraduates, enabling students to gain foundational knowledge of AI without the need for extensive coding. It also introduced the Bachelor of Science in AI and Society — marrying the development of deep technical expertise with an understanding of AI's societal impact — alongside the new Turing AI Scholars Programme, which nurtures top talent to create AI solutions to complex challenges. Additionally, NTU will continue to upskill working professionals through continuing education and training courses in AI, enabling them to adapt to changes in their jobs brought about by AI, as well as assisting them in pivoting to new AI careers. Read more here on "Why everyone needs to learn AI skills": https://lnkd.in/gYMXpHfg #AIatNTUsg #NTUsgEducation #University #Education #FutureOfWork

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in many aspects of our lives today. So much so that educational institutions are grappling with policies to address the issues created by AI in education. This article looks at how higher education is adding AI training components to teaching across many academic disciplines. The goal being that graduates at least have a working knowledge and ability to use AI when they enter the workforce. #EducationLaw #F3Law #EdTechLeaders