Teaching and Learning in the Era of Generative AI

Ying-Hsiu Liu�Missouri Online�University of Missouri System

A Series of Generative AI Workshop

2. Teaching and Learning in the Era of Generative AI�8/17, 10 am to 11 am�8/22, 3 pm – 4 pm

1. Types and Uses of Generative AI

3. AI Plagiarism and Cheating�9/5, 10 am to 11 am�9/6, 2 pm to 3 pm

About This workshop

• An overview
• Teaching and Learning with AI is a new area!
• Questions
• Recording and resources

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What Has Happened?

November 30, 2022

ChatGPT

What is Generative AI

Artificial intelligence systems that are trained based on Large Language Model (LLM). �We can use text prompts to communicate with/instruct generative AI tools to create content such as text content, images, and video, etc.

• Prompt (text conversation)

Text, essay

Multimedia: Images, audio, video

Codes, Models…

What is Generative AI

• Generative AI cannot think like human
• Generative AI is all about prediction.

Question

What is your experience with generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Bing AI?

What is the Current Status?

Students are far ahead of faculty members

• 33% of students use ChatGPT regularly, but only 10% of faculty members regularly use ChatGPT

Blake, J. (June 21, 2023). Student and faculty perspectives on digital learning differ. Inside Higher Ed.

What Learners Are Saying…

What Learners Have Said

What Learners Have Said

Learners – Paradigm Shift

• Learners are in charge of their own learning
• On demand assistant. G-AI provides any-time, any-where supports
• The achievement gap between students are widened

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Prompts Govern Output

Prompt Examples

• Using ChatGPT to generate a course lesson plan�https://chat.openai.com/share/d856e66b-f4d1-4fc5-8ed4-a1f2c5d45c2c
• Using ChatGPT to generate a topic outline and assessment�https://chat.openai.com/c/37346cf5-9aee-4cb8-a08f-027ed8d51771

Guidelines on Crafting Prompts

• Have clear goals
• Provide sufficient contextual information and step-by-step instruction
• Embrace the “AI conversation” process to adjust and refine output
• The power of language
• Be a responsible, quality gate keeper
• Practice makes perfect

Teaching and Learning

What Is the Current Status?

Students are far ahead of faculty members

• 33% of students use ChatGPT regularly, but only 10% of faculty members regularly use ChatGPT
• 50% of students will continue to use AI even if their instructor or institution (as a whole) prohibits it.

Blake, J. (June 21, 2023). Student and faculty perspectives on digital learning differ. Inside Higher Ed.

Incorporate AI in Teaching & Learning

• University policies
• Course policies - syllabus
• Student preparation
• Redesign assignments or instructional activities

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University Policies and Syllabus

• Chapter 200.010 Standard of Conduct�The term unauthorized use of artificially generated content, includes, but is not limited to �(i) use of artificial intelligence tools or other tools that generate artificial content in taking quizzes, tests, examinations, or other assessments without permission from the instructor; ��(ii) submitting work for evaluation as one’s own that was produced in material or substantial part through use of artificial intelligence tools or other tools that generate artificial content without permission from the instructor; ��(iii) using artificial intelligence tools or other tools that generate artificial content in a manner contrary to instructions from the instructor; or ��(iv) using artificial intelligence tools or other tools that generate artificial content in a manner that violates any other provision of these rules concerning academic dishonesty. ��Use of commonly available tools such as spelling or grammar checking software or features of software that propose anticipated words or phrases while text is being written will not be considered unauthorized use of artificially generated content unless such use is contrary to instructions from the instructor.

Source: https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/collected_rules/programs/ch200/200.010_standard_of_conduct

Course Policies - Syllabus

• Any work written, developed, created, or inspired by artificial intelligence (AI) is considered plagiarism and will not be tolerated. While the ever-changing (and exciting!) new developments with AI will find their place in our workforces and personal lives, in the realm of education and learning, this kind of technology does not belong. This is because the use of AI robs us all of the opportunity to learn from our experiences and from each other, to play with our creative freedoms, to problem-solve, and to contribute our ideas in authentic ways. In a nutshell, college is a place for learning, and this class is specifically a space for learning how to improve our writing. AI simply cannot do that learning for us.

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Prohibitive Statement

Syllabus author: Virginia Chaffee, Senior Instructor in the CSU English Department and University Writing Program �(Source: Colorado State University)

University Policies and Syllabus

• Generally speaking, you are not authorized to use artificial intelligence engines, software, or artwork generating programs (or similar) to produce work for this class EXCEPT on assignments that I have identified and for which you will have received significant guidance on appropriate use of such technologies. I will provide more information about the specific assignment when the time is appropriate in the course. You may not, however, construe this limited use as permission to use these technologies in any other facet of this course.

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Use with Permission Statement

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(Source: Colorado State University)

University Policies and Syllabus

The Use-With Caution Statement

Within this class, you are welcome to use foundation models (ChatGPT, GPT, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, GitHub Copilot, and anything after) in a totally unrestricted fashion, for any purpose, at no penalty. ��However, you should note that all large language models still have a tendency to make up incorrect facts and fake citations, code generation models have a tendency to produce inaccurate outputs, and image generation models can occasionally come up with highly offensive products. You will be responsible for any inaccurate, biased, offensive, or otherwise unethical content you submit regardless of whether it originally comes from you or a foundation model. If you use a foundation model, its contribution must be acknowledged in the handin; you will be penalized for using a foundation model without acknowledgement. Having said all these disclaimers, the use of foundation models is encouraged, as it may make it possible for you to submit assignments with higher quality, in less time.

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The university's policy on plagiarism still applies to any uncited or improperly cited use of work by other human beings, or submission of work by other human beings as your own. Ryan S. Baker

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Syllabus author: Ryan S. Baker�EDUC 6191 Core Methods in Educational Data Mining | University of Pennsylvania�Source: Classroom Policies for AI Generative Tools

Discuss With Your Peers …

• What is your position on using AI in your class?
• What key policies to include in your syllabus if you decide to use, limit the use of, or ban the use of AI?

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Student Preparation

Mollick E. (2023, Feb 17) My class required AI. Here’s what I’ve learned so far. Retrieve from https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/my-class-required-ai-heres-what-ive

Redesign assignments or instructional activities��

• If I would like to incorporate AI into my teaching, where should I get started?

What Stuff AI Can Do For Students

Mollick E, & Mollick L. (2023, June 21). Assigning AI: Seven approaches for students with prompts�UNESCO (2023, April 14). ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence in higher education .

Learning With AI

Source: Bloom’s Taxonomy (Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching)

Learning With AI

Effectiveness and Efficiency

• Cognitive offloading
• The requirement of critical thinking and metacognitive skills�

Prompts�

Prompts�

Revised�Output

Output�

Final Work

Validate�Compare�Evaluate�Analyze

Evaluate�Monitor�Regulate

Compare�Evaluate�Analyze

Compare�Adjustment

Select an appropriate AI Tools

• Know your goals – in the end, what you want your students to be able to do?
• Know your tools – Which generative AI tool(s) is appropriate for my Course?
• Triangulating the AI responses (outputs)

Generative AI Tools

Last Thoughts …

• One bite at a time
• Assignment redesign and structure
• Update your grading rubrics (questioning skills & higher order thinking skills)
• Provide evidence of knowledge growth (reflection & AI conversation)
• Testing out AI as a student�

Last Thoughts…

• AI is here and its impact is beyond the classroom
• Stand on the shoulders of AI - Effectiveness and Efficiency

Q & A

An Serie of Generative AI Workshop

2. Teaching and Learning in the Era of Generative AI�8/17, 10 am to 11 am�8/22, 3 pm – 4 pm

1. Types and Uses of Generative AI

3. AI Plagiarism and Cheating�9/5, 10 am to 11 am�9/6, 2 pm to 3 pm

Special Interest Group and More…

Contact

• Guy Wilson @ wilsong@umsystem.edu
• Ying-Hsiu Liu @ liuyingh@umsystem.edu
• Kris Baranovic @ knbbd9@umsystem.edu