Public Affairs Conference 2023 - AI and the Balance of Originality In and Out of the Classroom

Among educators, panic ensued when ChatGPT became readily available—and was pretty good!  New applications of technology raise questions about effective teaching techniques, reasonable assessment measures for writing style and research, the cultivation of critical thinking skills, even the most fundamental definitions of “learning.” If AI-generated communication is here to stay, what can educators do to adjust expectations, alter pedagogy, or revise evaluation strategies to prepare students successfully for future work?  Does AI technology affect educational equity and/or equality?  How can educators incorporate AI as a writing and learning tool while developing critical thinking skills complementary to—but not dependent on—AI technology?

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