Integrating ChatGPT into Active Learning
This week, the conversation continues on how we might integrate AI such as ChatGPT and Google Bard into our active teaching and learning. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga CTL has organized a brainstorming discussion to generate ideas about how to rethink our classes, how to design our assignments, and how to support our colleagues as we integrate AI into teaching. You are welcome to join the Zoom conversation on Monday, June 5 at 2 pm eastern time. Use the link below to register in advance:
https://tennessee.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtc-GpqD0oH9wRe50HZeImgwbFY1IKvIke . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the information.
I would also like to share a project that I am working on to update the list of 100 Interactive Learning Strategies initiated by Dr. Yee at the University of Central Florida (the list has grown to 289 Strategies). I will share two annotated examples I have created from the list detailing how we might integrate Chat GPT into these strategies. The goal of this resource is to update interactive strategies that have been shown to be effective for meaningful, sustained learning through educational research. With the continual advancement of functional emerging technology such as ChatGPT, creating an update on these strategies can be helpful to teachers and learners.The following examples were created using Chat GPT.
Think-Pair-Share (TPS) is a frequently used strategy where students share and compare possible answers to a question with a partner before addressing the larger class. TPS engages students in active learning; promotes collaboration and discussion; helps students to clarify their thinking; provides an opportunity for students to share their ideas; and can be used to assess student understanding.
Examples of how Chat GPT can enhance TPS:
During the "think" phase, students can individually brainstorm their possible answers to a question. They can then use ChatGPT to generate an alternative viewpoint or perspective on the topic. For example, if the question is about the benefits of renewable energy, students can input their initial thoughts and ask ChatGPT to provide arguments against renewable energy.
In the "pair" phase, students can input their ideas into ChatGPT and ask for suggestions on how to strengthen their reasoning or provide additional supporting evidence. For example, if the question is about the impact of social media on society, students can input their arguments and ask ChatGPT for specific studies that support their viewpoints.
During the "share" phase, students can use ChatGPT to explore ethical considerations related to the question. They can input their responses and ask ChatGPT to provide insights on the ethical implications of their arguments.
One-Minute Papers (OMP) occurs when students write for one minute on a specific question (What was the most important thing you learned today? What was the most surprising thing you learned in today's lesson? How can you apply what you learned today to your own life?). Keeping time is essential.
Examples of how Chat GPT can enhance OMP:
Input their response, focusing on a particular concept, and ask ChatGPT to generate the next part of a collaborative story related to that concept. Each student can contribute their own One-Minute Paper response as a continuation of the story.
Input their response and ask ChatGPT to remix the concepts discussed into a different format, such as a poem, a song lyric, a comic strip, or a short skit.
Input their response, focusing on a controversial or debatable concept, and ask ChatGPT to present arguments from different perspectives. Students can then engage in a debate with ChatGPT, presenting counter arguments and engaging in critical analysis.
Input their response and ask ChatGPT to create a conceptual puzzle or riddle related to the concept.
If these are helpful, you can find more that I have created on this Google Document. I welcome your input on these and any collaboration.
References
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