Steven Muntz

I learned how students and instructors can take advantage of ChatGPT.  I'm excited to get started using ChatGPT as a resource in my classes and sharing with students how it may benefit them as well.  Setting guidelines for the use of AI will be important.

I wanted to know if anyone has any experience on using AI in a public speaking course.  One area that could really help instructors and students would be dealing with the fear and anxiety of public speaking. I'm always looking for ideas to help students in this area.  

This module on ChatGTP has given me a better idea on how I can use AI to my advantage as an instructor.  Maybe it can help me develop lesson plans. It may also allow me to use it to provide a better way of writing content for discussions, quizzes , communications and assignments.  I'm looking forward to doing my own research into the possibilities of what ChatGPT can do for me.  I also want to look into the negative aspects of ChatGPT so I can avoid problems. 

While ChatGPT does have limitations, there are many areas that ChatGPT can benefit us in many ways. I'm always looking for innovative ways to interact with students in my online courses. ChatGPT may be able to help me come up with ideas and solutions  with course development.

I really want to look at how I can use AI in my online courses. I understand the drawbacks of AI in education but I also want to discover how AI can be a great benefit to instructors and students.  

I learned in this module the importance of creating a community in the online course.  I also have learned that the instructor should develop a clear code of conduct for students communicating in discussion forums. This can be highlighted in the syllabus and also referenced during discussion or in the module assignments during the semester.  I have created a code of conduct for discussions and other communication that is located in my syllabi for my courses. In addition, I made a video that students are required to watch that addresses this code of conduct.  This video is part of an… >>>

In this module I have been reminded about the differences in students that come from different generations. In a couple of my courses I may have students that range in age of 17-65 years-old.  I have learned that I need to adjust my teaching methods to encompass students of all ages. For instance, baby boomers probably will not be as comfortable with technology compared to Gen Z or millennials. I learned that I need to use a variety of communication tools that may include email, discussion forums, wikis, blogs, etc.  

I learned how important it is to communicate to students about rules and regulations when it comes to communicating in an online environment.  I learned that that one way to address this is to include a policy in the syllabus so students understand the expectations. I do include a Netiquette section in my syllabi and address it in the first module of the semester.

I learned the various technology communication tools that can be used for online courses.  I also learned how social media may be used effectively as a communication tool in the online environment. Finally, I learned what Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and how it can be used with products like Google Meet, Skype, and Zoom.