St Germain en Laye, December 10th 2024.
« A global survey by the Digital Education Council found that 86% of university students now use AI in their studies. Notably, 80% of them said their university’s integration of AI tools does not fully meet their expectations. With more than 75% of global knowledge workers using generative AI in the workplace, using this technology effectively and confidently is a skill students simply need to have.
For faculty struggling with how to deal with generative AI in the classroom, we can learn from how the field of mathematics responded to the introduction of the calculator 50 years ago. Horrified at the thought of students never learning how to do long division with pencil and paper, some teachers banned calculators from their classrooms. »
By Dr. Chad Raymond, professor in the Department of Political Science and Department of Cultural, Environmental and Global Studies. This article is excerpted from Raymond’s 2024 article in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a teaching change from ‘what’ to ‘why’ – SALVEtoday
Will the same phenomenon repeat itself with AI?
It’s highly likely that the integration of AI in education will lead to a crucial shift in teaching methods. Instead of focusing solely on transmitting factual information, teachers may increasingly emphasize inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to understand the underlying principles and context of concepts.
Can this « why » approach foster critical thinking by prompting students to analyze information, question assumptions, and explore the reasoning behind facts, leading to richer discussions and deeper understanding?
Can connecting classroom learning to real-world applications make education more relevant and purposeful, motivating students to engage with their studies?
Will AI tools supporting this potential shift personalize or standardize learning experiences? Will they adapt to individual needs by suggesting resources that address each student’s specific curiosities and challenges?
For AI to successfully support this pedagogical shift, its development and implementation must necessarily involve teachers. Teachers will need to explore and adopt this new tool to make it as beneficial as possible for students.
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