5 Questions
What is the main focus when updating your syllabus?
Clarifying your objectives
What should guide instructors in determining what knowledge and skills students will gain from the class?
The objectives of the course
What does the text suggest about instructional strategies?
They should all be utilized for benefits
According to Tyler Cowen, who will be affected with the emergence of chatGPT?
Both faculty/instructors and students
What is emphasized as the time to focus on, with the introduction of chatGPT in the classroom?
Value offered by instructors
Study Notes
- ChatGPT, the latest AI technology from OpenAI, is now present in classrooms and can perform various tasks like writing papers, essays, art, and code.
- Instructors should not panic but focus on their unique value to students.
- Before editing the syllabus:
- Clarify course objectives: Determine what students should learn and be able to do, and why, to guide instruction and assessment.
- Expand instructional strategies: Research proven methods, such as those suggested by Atsusi Hirumi, and use all steps for optimal benefits.
- Reflect on personal value: Tyler Cowen reminds us that with chatGPT, some will gain while others will lose. Instructors have unique value to offer students beyond what AI can provide.
This quiz provides easy-to-implement suggestions for instructors to prepare for the upcoming semester. It focuses on clarifying objectives before updating a syllabus and emphasizes the value of the instructor's role in the classroom.
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