Generative AI in [this course]
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This is a selection of slides that we encourage you to adopt/adapt for your course (look for the orange stickies)
Please make a copy of this slide deck and then edit your personal copy (these are the master slides :-)
This slide deck adapts and builds upon the following excellent resource: How to Incorporate Generative AI by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at Durham College is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
This slide deck “Talking to Students about Generative AI” by Jen Easter and Paula Demacio is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Let’s learn together!
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Note: GenAI tools are new for all of us, teachers and students alike! And, GenAI tools are not only here to stay, they are rapidly evolving. Approaching this as an opportunity to learn along with your students sets the stage for a meaningful, ongoing learning experience for everyone.
What do you know about GenAI tools?
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Facilitate a discussion around this topic.
�**Don’t assume all of your students know about these tools
What is GenAI?
Generative AI (GenAI or GAI) is a type of artificial intelligence that uses machine learning algorithms to produce, copy or rework content.
This content output can be:
Conversation with ChatGPT in December 2023
GenAI in your profession
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Limitations of GenAI
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Facilitate a discussion around this topic. Consider using an interactive activity such as Padlet, mentimeter, zoom chat, etc
Limitations of GenAI (1)
An Asian MIT student asked AI to turn an image of her into a professional headshot. It made her white, with lighter skin and blue eyes.
Bhaimiya, S. (2023, August 1). An Asian mit student asked AI to turn an image of her into a professional headshot. it made her white, with lighter skin and blue eyes. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/student-uses-playrgound-ai-for-professional-headshot-turned-white-2023-8
Limitations of AI (2)
Legal/ethical issues: pasting protected info into GenAI apps
It may be unlawful to enter material using the chat function of a GenAI app if the material is protected by laws, such as:
Most GenAI apps use the information we input to further train their technology, and may reproduce what we enter for other users
Privacy: ChatGPT currently requires an account (and therefore collects data)
· All LLM prompts and inputs work to help the AI tool evolve……
o the technology is very new and many questions are being asked about the ethics of AI and the practices of the company OpenAI
Using GenAI in this course
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Although there is always space for exploration and experimentation, incorporation of GenAI into teaching and learning should be purposeful and in alignment with fundamental learning objectives and/or skills for job readiness. As with all course expectations, clear communication is key.
Academic misconduct
Using GenAI in your courses
�THE USE OF GENERATIVE AI IS PERMITTED IN THIS COURSE
THE USE OF GENERATIVE AI IS PERMITTED IN SPECIFIC COMPONENTS OF THIS COURSE
THE USE OF GENERATIVE AI IS NOT PERMITTED IN THIS COURSE
Using GenAI in this course
Faculty responsibilities�
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It’s very important for students to understand what your faculty responsibilities will be. This slide is meant to be communicated to students.
Assignment Guidance
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Faculty, for each assignment in your course, let students know that you will share the appropriate GenAI assignment guidelines.
�See GenAI assignment statements to use/adapt assignment guidance statements
GenAI is permitted for this assignment.
GenAI can be used in specific ways
GenAI is not permitted on this assignment
Using GenAI in this course
Student responsibilities
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It’s very important for students to understand what their responsibilities will be. This slide is meant to be communicated to students.
Help Resources
If you are struggling with your school work, there are many sources of help at Centennial. Virtual and in-person appointments are available.
o Libraries can help with your research for your assignments;
o Learning Centre has peer tutors to assist with the concepts you are learning in class, math help, and Learning Strategists who can help you improve your skills (such as notetaking, test-taking and time management);
o Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services offers programs and services to meet students’ wellness and accessibility needs;
o English Tutoring Centre -- can assist you in improving your English, and help you to improve your written assignments.
When in doubt, ask!
You should seek guidance from your professors if you have any questions or concerns about the use of AI tools in an assignment. If you have questions about how to cite AI tools, you can make an appointment with a librarian or book an appointment with a tutor in the Learning Centre.
Remember, GenAI permissions will be different for each class. Be sure you understand the situation for each of your courses!!
Continue the conversation….
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Ensure your students that this is just the beginning of an ongoing conversation as you all learn about the potential and limitations of AI in your course. Be sure to ask for feedback and input along the way!
Image Attributions
Stop icon: Image: Flaticon.com
Pause icon: Image: Flaticon.com
Play icon: Image: Flaticon.com
Speech bubble Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay