Educación a Distancia y TIC

AI chatbots show promise in college students but are less effective for K12 and the impact of AI chatbots on learning seems to decrease over time.

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Instructions for creating an intimate debate case study (a case study where students evaluate evidence for two sides of a controversy).

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The rise of Gen AI in education signifies the potential to shift towards more dynamic, inclusive, and personalized learning experiences.

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Like many educators across the globe, I was thrust into a brave new world of modern teaching that I had not been trained for and to which an appropriate response was unclear

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Richard McInnes and Ajay Kulkarni discuss how to get consistent, quality and replicable results when using generative AI to support course design and development

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Through these efforts, educators can embrace the opportunities provided by technology and create dynamic and effective learning environments for all students. 

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AI adoption introduces a wealth of potential benefits to higher-ed instruction and learning--but many are wary of persistent challenges

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We’re going in-depth on the subject of how AI will affect higher education in 2023 and beyond. Prepare to discover about five amazing ways AI is changing the educational scene, from intelligent tutoring systems to individualized learning experiences.

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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised concerns about its impact on white-collar jobs and knowledge workers. Many professionals, including brokers, traders, graphic designers, and software engineers, have been questioning the future of their careers. Traditionally, creatives believed that AI couldn’t replicate the passion and humanity in art. However, recent developments suggest otherwise.

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The rise of online learning platforms has been nothing short of revolutionary in the world of higher education. With the advent of the internet and the proliferation of digital devices, the way we learn and access information has changed dramatically. As a result, colleges and universities have had to adapt to this new reality, and the impact of these changes is being felt throughout the traditional higher education system.

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As generative AI gradually becomes part of our daily lives, it presents educators with a daily challenge: how can we harness the transformative potential of tools like ChatGPT, Bing or Google Bard while ensuring that students continue to engage in meaningful cognitive work?

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As technology evolves, industries must evolve alongside it, and education is no exception--especially when students heavily and regularly rely on edtech

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Artificial intelligence can help prepare students for the real world by encouraging critical thinking—with a few caveats.

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"These guidelines ensure that the integration of AI into our curriculum enhances educational outcomes without compromising the principles of academic integrity."

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As AI continues to make its presence known in higher education, what are higher ed leaders and instructors saying about it?

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The true revolution lies in using AI to empower and elevate the minds of our students--here's how to navigate that path.

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"Technology plays a pivotal role in facilitating personalized learning, particularly through the application of data analysis and artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, interoperability is a fundamental component in the realm of personalized learning, significantly enhancing its effectiveness and practicality. Armed with this holistic perspective, educators can make well-informed decisions about tailoring individualized instruction to effectively address the unique needs of their diverse student population."

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Whether or not we’ve wrapped our minds around AI, or determined how it will affect the work we ask students to shoulder, at the very least, we need to have a conversation.  

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It's been 10 months since the introduction of generative AI in education. What have we learned so far?

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Edtech solution providers need to integrate generative AI into their products to keep up with student and educator needs

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There are those who believe that using Chat-GPT is considered cheating as it facilitates academic dishonesty by providing complete articles, solving math problems, and answering questions based on a simple sentence structure. Unlike traditional citation practices, Chat-GPT goes beyond copying existing content and generates original content, undermining academic integrity.

Furthermore, Chat-GPT is used for cheating not only in higher education but also in classrooms from kindergarten to twelfth grade, as many teachers have reported catching students cheating using Chat-GPT.

On the other hand, proponents of Chat-GPT argue that it is similar to a calculator, serving as a tool to assist with complex calculations but not replacing genuine understanding. They also claim that using Chat-GPT can enhance critical thinking by saving students’ time in analyzing complex concepts while the tool handles simple tasks.

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The AI Problem that schools increasingly face is how to prevent intellectual dishonesty by using tools like ChatGPT, Bard and all the rest. Obviously, the main purpose of a written assignment or a…

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Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in education, practical advice and numerous suggestions on leveraging ChatGPT to support students, particularly English learners. Showcasing how students can harness the power of ChatGPT for essential academic tasks such as grammar checks, spelling corrections, understanding idiomatic expressions, and obtaining feedback on their writing's tone and style. By providing an exhaustive list of prompts, it paves the way for effective interactions with the AI, ensuring a learning experience that respects and preserves the student's original ideas and efforts.

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Writers are trying to sound “more human” with the rise in AI-detection software, why that sucks, and why some AI-detection companies might be acting unethically

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With the rise of AI, higher ed leaders are looking to find ways to embrace technology in the classroom.

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