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ChatGPT and Its Educational Uses --> ChatGPT Background
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AI is very useful for interactive learning. It has a great role in an assisted learning environment.
I never knew AI / chatbots went back to the 1950s. Seems I have a lot to learn :)
AI provides quick resource for student, however it also give instant gratification thereby student may get too dependent and that personal analysis is put aside.
I learned the importance of understanding AI and how it can fit into the education process. I really like the last slide of the module where it talked about being informed about AI to be able to make a decision on whether or not to use it in a learning environment.
the "quickserv" method of learning is a big help for the students to have the quickest answer to questions. but will it provide answers to critical decision making involving human life?
giving ChatGPT a chance and start using in small ways to see how it could be utilized
Learning about AI is crucial for understanding its impact on educators' and students' knowledge and scholarship. Advancements in AI will transform society by enhancing healthcare, improving efficiency, and advancing education, while raising concerns about job displacement, ethical dilemmas, inequality, and data privacy challenges. As an educator, I want to ensure my students enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed.
AI has both benefits and drawbacks. It can be used in our day to day and in education. We need to adapt to it and incorporate it into teaching since students rely on this. We can use it to save time and get ideas for learning plans, topics, activities etc.
AI has it's pros and cons. It is a 24/7 tool students can utilize to study, but needs to be utilized appropriately so they are still learning to retain information, and understanding to build critical thinking abilities.
It is helpful to understand the history and capabilities
Benefits of using AI in teaching and for learning. How it can save time. Help with analogies. Explaining difficult concepts. Make up questions. Help the student learn.
I learned that, though higher educational institutions may shy away from use it can be very beneficial to student learning. I didn't realize the collaborative efforts that went into its creation, and how many applications there are.
I learned that artificial intelligence is a broad and evolving field with several subfields such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. Each subfield offers unique approaches and applications that are transforming industries like healthcare, finance, transportation, and manufacturing. Although AI has not yet reached the level of fully replicating human intelligence, its rapid progress in recent years shows how powerful and influential it can be in shaping the future.
I also learned about OpenAI’s contributions, including models like GPT for natural language processing and DALL-E for generating images from text. These innovations demonstrate how AI can be applied in creative and educational ways, such as through ChatGPT. In education, ChatGPT holds the potential to make learning more interactive and accessible, but it also raises important considerations for educators. Teachers and administrators need to weigh both the benefits and challenges before deciding how AI tools fit into their classrooms, ensuring technology enhances rather than replaces meaningful learning experiences.
Es un recurso con una gran potencialidad. Facilita el acceso a la información. Luego de estudiarlo lo aplicaré en mi labor docente.
AI is the greatest invention in human history. Past innovations gave power to our muscles — this one empowers the brain.
AI is here to stay and using it to help students develop their work is important but it should not replace the development student's critical thinking abilities.
AI is constantly advancing and the technology is amazing. It does have its drawbacks as well.
I've learned that ChatGPT is a powerful AI language model developed by OpenAI, designed to understand and generate human-like text based on the prompts it receives. Built on a foundation of deep learning and trained on vast amounts of data, ChatGPT can assist with writing, research, problem-solving, and more. In an educational setting, it can be a valuable tool for brainstorming ideas, improving writing quality, summarizing readings, and even practicing critical thinking through interactive dialogue. I plan to use ChatGPT to support my learning by clarifying difficult topics, generating study materials, and enhancing productivity in academic writing. I'm also curious to explore its limitations and how to use it responsibly without becoming overly reliant on it.
AI has existed for a while, but it is continually evolving and becoming more sophisticated with incredible potential. It is impacting every aspect of life, not just education.
