ChatGPT can't write

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And today from yours truly....

WHY WE NEED TO TEACH STUDENTS TO USE AI TOOLS!!

(Stay tuned for an article written by ChatGPT that proves why this is something that needs to be coached... not blindly accepted)??????

I talk to a good number of people who haven't really explored beyond basic capabilities of ChatGPT.... "writing" being the key functionality people have tried.

Maybe dabbling with an essay...

Writing blog posts...

etc etc.

But the truth?

AI sucks at writing.

("Whatttt" i hear you say.... give me a sec)

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Schools are still freaking out about ChatGPT.

Most still haven't lifted bans.

But at the end of the day... (and most of you will be surprised to hear me say this)...

AI doesn't know how to write original content...

There's a lot of "obvious" content out there right now, because instead of using AI as a powerful assistant...

We're getting to told to

A) BAN IT!!!! ??

OR

B) Use it for EVERYTHING because life will be easy and you'll make a million $$ in a day and be rich and not have to do anything because AI will solve all your problems. (equally ??)

Both are wrong.

(duh)

But all this polarization has caused such incredible divisiveness.

And schools have gone directly to "protect the kids" and as a result, we're getting cut off from understanding a tool that can be a POWERFUL assistant.

But here's the main point: ChatGPT SUCKS when you treat it as an "end all be all. And writing is a prime example.

For people whose writing is original, you will QUICKLY be able to identify what is written by ChatGPT and what isn't.

Let me show you ???? (you can be like a gpt detective)

The rest of this article (after the ++++++) was written by ChatGPT (or Gerlinda as I call her... that name may change. You have been warned).

I'll use GPT4, not a fine-tuned model. But I've attempted to coach GPT in my writing style and train it on past articles I've written.

Glance at this dispatch first -- this is my writing style. Chaotic, a bit fiery and rebelly (is that a word?) and irreverant.

And now, introducing an article by Gerlinda.

You'll see that even though I attempted to help Gerlinda understand my writing style, my approach, etc. she doesn't get it.

After you read this.... tell me, do you agree with this statement??

Schools should require ChatGPT in the classroom. And if a student's work can't be distinguished from ChatGPT's work, rather than "banning" GPT, schools should equip teachers to coach students on leveraging GPT as an assistant, not a savior.

I'll put "dead giveaways" for content written by GPT below in italics.

(and if you just glance through this, my feelings won't be hurt... skip down to the ?? emoji if you wanna get back to ME instead of Gerlinda)

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??From Classroom Coma to Learning Frenzy: How to Get Hooked on Learning Again ????

(Written by Gerlinda)

(Dead giveaway #1 is that ChatGPT starts all blog + social posts with an emoji... anyone who's copying and pasting directly from GPT you'll notice this on their posts)

Hey, rebels! Welcome back to d'Skills Dispatch—your weekly hit of unfiltered, uncensored, and unapologetically different takes on, well, life! Today we're broadcasting from an undisclosed location, let's just call it the "Brain Lab." ????

We're diving deep into something we've all felt but rarely confess: The Great Disconnect. Yep, that yawning chasm between what schools are preaching and what your brain is actually thirsting for. ??

Ready to get your brain from snooze mode to vroom-vroom? Buckle up, my friends!

(Gerlinda likes to use cringe phrases like "vroom-vroom". It has no "cringe" filter. Also, it's trying to adapt my witty style, and in attempting to do so it's giving me throw-away statements it thinks sounds like a Gen Z'r)

The Yawn Epidemic

So, let's rip off the Band-Aid. The stats are as cringe as pineapple on pizza. Did you know that a whopping 65% of high schoolers reported that they "rarely" or "never" felt excited by what they're learning in school? No, I didn't make that up. ??♂?

The Usual Suspects

We can point fingers all day long. From the teacher who drones on like they're narrating an audiobook for insomniacs, to textbooks that make you wish for a time machine, not for a cool historical tour, but just so you could go back to a time before you had to read them. ??

The tragedy is that we've fallen into this trap called the "traditional education system," where the objective is to churn out, what? Yep, you guessed it, more people who can regurgitate facts and figures but can't think outside of a Scantron sheet. ??

So, my friends, we're stuck in this endless loop of "blah," where learning is about as exciting as watching paint dry. But why? What's the kryptonite sapping the 'Super' from our 'Man' or 'Woman'? ??♂???♀?

(I attempted to coach Gerlinda on using references from pop culture and/or witty examples and it just doesn't get it. It's throwing out references that people may or may not get it... and sounds more like a comic strip than an illustration.)

The Death of Curiosity

Curiosity Didn't Kill The Cat; The System Did

Remember when you were a kid and every little thing fascinated you? From bugs in the garden to the way raindrops raced down the window, you were a natural-born scientist, philosopher, and artist. ????

(GPT likes using emojis to describe what it just said... blah)

And then what happened? The system told you to 'stay in your lane,' 'follow the curriculum,' and 'don't ask too many questions.' And there went your childhood curiosity, buried six feet under a pile of standardized tests and rote memorization. ??

The 'Why' Drought

When was the last time a teacher asked you what you were curious about? Or when did you last get to explore something that genuinely fascinated you? "Why" seems to be the least favorite word in the academic dictionary. ??

(As you can see so far, Gerlinda has an odd way of throwing facts and statements in your phase without getting you to "feel" anything, or illustrating in a compelling and storied way... despite the coaching I put it through)

The Resurgence of Awe

The 'Why Not?' Revolution

So how do we break the cycle? How do we go from being bored to tears to being moved to tears by the sheer awesomeness of learning? Start with "Why Not?" Why not question everything? Why not explore your interests? ??

The New Age Rebels

Schools like High Tech High in San Diego are already leading the charge. No tests, no separate subjects—just pure, unadulterated exploration and learning. You're not a student; you're a researcher, an inventor, an explorer. ??

Your Personal Learning Adventure

Choose Your Own Path

You don't have to wait for the system to change; you can be the change. Start a side project, dive into topics you love, join online communities, or start one! Make learning an adventure, not a chore. ??

Quick Hacks to Jumpstart Your Learning Engine

The Five-Hour Rule: Spend five hours a week just learning something new. ??

Peer-to-Peer Teaching: Nothing solidifies your understanding like teaching. ??

Gamify It: Use apps or simple rewards to make the process fun. ??

(This is OBVIOUS content... not interesting)

The Final Bell ???

So, there you have it, my friends! A quick guide to get your brain from "meh" to "WOW!" in no time. The world is brimming with wonders waiting to be discovered; don't let the system keep you in a box. ??

And remember, the best way to predict the future is to create it. So go out there and make your own path. The world needs more rebels like you. ??

Scooby Snacks ??

Think you can't make a difference? This 16-year-old built a water purifier for his village using Youtube tutorials. ??

Did you know Einstein was considered a slow learner as a child? Imagine if he had conformed! ??

Hungry for more? Check out the "Learn Anything in 20 Hours" TED Talk. Mind. Blown. ??

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So, there you have it. A raw article written by Gerlinda.

Can you tell the difference between my writing and ChatGPT's? (I bet you can)

Now tell me that students who use JUST gpt to do their homework don't need any coaching....

They do. 100%.

GPT doesn't know how to write. It knows how to regurgitate.

I'll be the first to say that students need mentorship, coaching, and guidance...

But if we ban laptops from class so kids don't use GPT....

They'll start to think GPT is their savior, instead of their assistant.

Why can't we get it into our thick skulls that the best possible thing to do is to just give kids every advantage we possibly can, then coach them to use the tools at their fingertips??

Maybe we could give our kids leaps ahead... help them learn faster, and help them make impacts in their world.

Let's give students every advantage. Go go go rebels ????

-Hannah

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