Generative AI in Education: – A “conversation” with ChatGPT-4
Article Note: The original ChatGPT-4 prompt was, “Let's write an article together. Generative AI in Education: The possibilities and the challenges.” ?The corresponding blog post shows what can be created when GPT gets you to 80% production.?The estimated time for post-creation with the first instance of human intervention was 1 hour.?All The information shared below, in the Adam section, represent my ideas.
?If any of you are like me, the discussion around your family dinner table lately has been, “You know what I asked ChatGPT to do today?” Generative AI, particularly in the form of advanced language models like GPT-4, is making a significant impact on various industries and education is no exception. To explore the challenges and potential drawbacks of artificial intelligence integration of AI in education, I decided to team up with my friend, ChatGPT, to write a Q&A. Here you’ll see both ChatGPT’s responses and my very human, additional color. ?
Q: What are the possibilities of generative AI in education?
1.??????Personalized Learning
ChatGPT: Generative AI has the potential to offer personalized learning experiences tailored to each learner’s individual needs. By analyzing a student's performance, interests, and learning style, AI-powered platforms can adapt the curriculum, suggest relevant resources, and provide customized feedback. This level of personalization allows for a more engaging and efficient learning experience, helping students progress at their own pace.
Adam:?Although GPT understands that personalized learning will be enhanced with AI systems it still doesn’t understand that personalized learning, when designed appropriately, will empower learners with more voice and choice. This technology will help drive more performance-based assessments. These assessments will ask the learner to problem-solve and think critically about the information. This will lend itself to more diverse learning style options. ?Furthermore, the personalization piece will go far beyond learning and help create a clearer picture of career, course, and life decisions for the learner.
ChatGPT: Advanced language models can serve as intelligent tutoring systems that offer real-time guidance and support. These systems can provide instant feedback on assignments, answer questions, and clarify concepts, making learning more accessible and interactive. Moreover, intelligent tutoring systems can help reduce the workload on educators, allowing them to focus on more critical tasks.
Adam Intervention: We’ve had “Intelligent Tutoring Systems” also known as computer-assisted instruction for many years in education - The real power of generative AI is when the chatbot knows enough about the learner to make recommendations based on areas of weakness and opportunities.?Learning should always include a mix of offline and online options, for instance, when it comes to 1x1 coaching and support.
ChatGPT: Generative AI can also automate the assessment and grading process, which is a time-consuming task for teachers. Using AI algorithms, assignments, quizzes, and exams can be graded more efficiently and accurately. Additionally, AI-powered assessment tools can provide detailed feedback on areas of improvement, helping students better understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Adam Intervention: As noted earlier, the power of assessment goes way beyond the low-level tasks that GPT-4 is sharing.?We now have the ability to write a rubric (scoring document with defined criteria). We can ask GPT-4 to design a performance task for a certain age and it will do it in seconds and GPT can assess writing and give feedback.?These are the innovations that will help drive the AI conversation in education assessment to the next level.
4.??????Language Learning and Cross-Cultural Understanding
ChatGPT: Generative AI can significantly impact language learning and foster cross-cultural understanding. Advanced language models can be used to develop intuitive language learning tools that provide real-time translations, pronunciation guidance, and contextual understanding of vocabulary and grammar. These tools can help students become more proficient in foreign languages, broadening their horizons and promoting empathy and appreciation for diverse cultures.
Adam intervention: This is already having a significant impact on those who have great ideas to share but struggle in communicating in the dominant language of their community.
Q: ?What are the challenges of generated AI in education?
ChatGPT: One significant concern related to the implementation of AI in education is the handling of sensitive data. The massive amount of student data required for AI algorithms to function effectively raises concerns about privacy and security. Ensuring that data is collected, stored, and processed responsibly and securely is of utmost importance to maintaining trust in the system.
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Adam: This is why we educate school systems on what a Large Language Model is and why open systems must be approached with caution when it comes to student data.?Today, cybersecurity is a huge issue and without a thoughtful conversation on this topic, it could complicate the issue.
ChatGPT: The integration of AI in education might inadvertently widen the digital divide, as not all students have access to the necessary technology, infrastructure, or connectivity. Students in rural or low-income areas might be at a disadvantage, further exacerbating existing inequalities in educational
Adam Intervention: I see this as more of an equity and digital divide issue than GPT. The issue is that some learners only have access to school machines and if districts and universities start to block these tools it will create a divide over who will have access to these powerful tools and who will not.
ChatGPT: While AI can be a powerful tool in the learning process, an overreliance on AI systems might hinder critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students may become too dependent on AI-generated answers and assistance, potentially stifling creativity, curiosity, and independent thought.
Adam: Of course, this should be a concern because plagiarism has long been an issue in education. The best way to avoid this is to ensure we educate everyone on how AI is built into the tools we use and to ensure that we are asking learners to engage with the AI information as incomplete, just like I did with this article.?This is also why expanding digital literacy for educators, students, and everyone in the community is critical.
ChatGPT: Generative AI systems, like any other machine learning algorithms, are susceptible to biases present in the data they are trained on. These biases might manifest in the form of unfair treatment, stereotyping, or discrimination against certain student groups based on factors like race, gender, or socioeconomic background. It is crucial to continually monitor and refine AI models to minimize the impact of these biases, ensuring that the learning experience is inclusive and equitable for all students.
Adam Intervention: This is precisely why we must do everything we can to help education institutions understand the limits of open systems and support additional learning to make sure that the LLM is designed to meet the need of the tasks the chatbot will perform. Much discussion will continue about why generative AI models hallucinate (provide false information) and what can be done to limit that so the end user can think critically about the information being presented. We also need to have deep conversations about bias in the model and how we interpret the information that it presents.?The reality is that we know the input and the output, but the stuff in the middle remains a black box.
Conclusion
ChatGPT: Generative AI, with its advanced language models, offers many opportunities for enhancing and transforming the education sector. From personalized learning experiences to intelligent tutoring systems, the possibilities are vast. However, it is crucial to be aware of the potential pitfalls, such as data privacy concerns, the digital divide, overreliance on AI, and bias as we work towards integrating AI responsibly and effectively in education. By acknowledging these challenges and addressing them proactively, we can harness the power of generative AI to create a more inclusive, efficient, and innovative educational landscape.
Adam Intervention: There has not been a technology disruption like this since the internet and this pivotal moment could help us meet the needs of all learners. The possibilities are endless if we also make sure we are considering the challenges.
Call to Action
As we've explored the numerous possibilities and potential challenges of generative AI in education, it's clear that this technology has the power to transform the way we teach and learn. As educators, students, parents, and policymakers, we must ensure that we harness this potential responsibly and equitably.
I invite you to join the conversation and share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas on integrating generative AI in the education sector. Let's collaborate to create an inclusive, efficient, and innovative educational landscape that benefits all learners, regardless of their background or circumstances. Michael J. Jabbour Amos Fodchuk Daniel Gutwein Jeffrey Lancaster Leslie Harlien #iwork4dell
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1 年This is definitely a dinner conversation topic! Great article Adam. Love seeing the nuances between AI and human writing styles. This week I received a group email from my son’s English teacher, some of the kids in his class here in tech savvy Austin used ChatGPT to write their essay on the book Lord of the Flies. That’s considered plagiarism cause these kids did not adapt the essay from what the AI tool created and it was obvious to their teacher. She leveraged a tool to confirm her suspicions. After confirming that my kiddo wrote an original essay (phew), I got to thinking about how we can teach kids to incorporate the use of AI tools to improve their research or craft rough drafts rather than using it to skip the work. It’s the same issue marketing teams will face if their employees ask ChatGPT to write a campaign highlighting the benefits of their product. They’ll need to adapt it to be original. I’m hopeful the education system embraces this technology so kids learn how to leverage correctly. Just like the calculator on our phones ChatGPT is here to stay. We need to figure out the best uses so we don’t forget how to write.
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1 年Adam, a fantastic post, and I appreciate your insight. I'm shocked that this is only an "hour" of work as in the past, this would've taken several hours. I also am intrigued by the digital divide issue. If ChatGPT continues to accelerate at its current pace, the divide slope will increase massively.
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1 年The first words that pop out in what you wrote versus ChatGPT responses include empower, diverse, We, struggle. These are all words that bind us in our humanness. Factual ideas void of this element are difficult to internalize. I believe this is why storytelling and making connections has become such an important part of presenting information. Even still, this not to take away from the amazing, undeniable output provided by generative AI. Maybe if it reads one more Brené Brown book, it will have this human emotion element nailed down! ?? Thanks for always posting such interesting topics.
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1 年A really exciting article. And it is important that those of us responsible for education deal with the opportunities offered by AI. I remember that 25 years ago printed formulas were banned in exams, then later Google was rejected (because then supposedly no more learning), then Wikipedia was rejected as a quickly available source of knowledge. Today I see AI like Chat GPT being banned even in class. And to make it real, smartphones are prevented in schools - instead of "bring your own device". AI reproduces knowledge quickly, it makes learning faster and more colorful. It contributes to the formation of action competence. I hope teachers quickly adapt their learning scenarios, create more complex learning assignments, and develop action skills - instead of just cramming knowledge into heads. It takes effort (I see this as a lecturer myself) but it is worth it Thank you for the thought provoking chat GPT and AI.