EthicAI’s Post

💡 There seems to be an overlap between #AI_generated text and the writing styles of some students, particularly those who are neurodivergent or learning English as a second language. For students on the #autism spectrum, a clear and formulaic writing approach can mistakenly trigger AI detection tools. Given this, How can educators ensure fair assessments in an AI-influenced academic world?

Worrying study here: Students' reliance on ChatGPT for academic tasks is linked to increased procrastination, memory loss, and lower academic performance. Conducted in two phases, the research found that high academic workload and time pressure lead to more ChatGPT usage, with negative effects on students' grades and cognitive functions. https://lnkd.in/eQgvKR86

📢 Overcoming Barriers in Academic Writing: Insights from Dr. Isabel Fischer Jan Marco Leimeister and Andreas Janson hosted Isabel Fischer from the University of Warwick. Thank you, Isabel Fischer, for presenting your in-house AI-based feedback tool, designed to support students in improving their academic writing. Developed over four years, the tool leverages self-regulated learning principles through features like word clouds, section length comparisons, and knowledge graphs. Dr. Fischer discussed the tool's positive reception before the rise of generative AI models like ChatGPT and the evolving expectations of students since then. She highlighted the challenges of overcoming resistance when implementing such technologies, emphasizing not just technical but also social and ethical considerations. Her talk underscored the importance of technological support for first-generation students and the opportunity to break down educational barriers through thoughtful innovation. 👉 Read more about this inspiring talk here: [https://lnkd.in/dzTu8Nc2] #AcademicWriting #AIinEducation #DigitalInnovation #FeedbackTools #ResponsibleAI

The British scholar and philosopher John Henry Newman wrote his most famous work, The Idea of a University, in the late 19th century, emphasizing the importance of education grounded in humanistic and liberal values. But what is the idea of a university, its "raison d'être," or reason for existence in the age of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT? How has the progress of ChatGPT changed the process of writing academic essays, and do we even need them in the current world? What threats does artificial intelligence pose and what dilemmas do academics at universities worldwide face? You can read about all this in our article published in the prestigious journal Bullseye, issued by the European Democrat Students. We wish you pleasant and inspiring reading! 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eSURUqqH

Research Diaries- Update 1: Remember the post I shared 2 days ago about the research I am conducting this semester on Self-Regulatory learning, AI and academic writing. I decided to share important updates from this research with you as we proceed. In this first update, I wanted to share with you the initial feedback received from my undergraduate research participants comparing different AI tools for academic writing support. In exploring Zapier, Poe, and ChatGPT, they discovered interesting differences in practicality and user experience. Interestingly, while most found Poe more practical than Zapier, ChatGPT emerged as their preferred choice (paid version!!). This exploration helped them understand various AI options before our research on self-regulated learning in academic writing get going. I'm tagging my dedicated student researchers - would love to hear one key insight from their comparison experience! Your thoughtful analysis is already contributing valuable perspectives to our study. Yağmur Geçim Emre Kaan Usta Arda Biçer Miray Erkoç Selin Çakıcı Zeynep Zilan Turunç Aslı Doğu #academicwriting #AIinEducation #undergraduateresearch #ESL

AI detectors are proving to be unreliable, and this case is another instance reinforcing the idea that they shouldn’t be fully trusted. While AI-generated writing may have some typical characteristics, it still mirrors human writing in many ways—perhaps more systematic and standardized at times, but writing nonetheless. On the one hand, this new player (GenAI) on the academic scene may potentially raise the bar for writing assignments, pushing students to focus on higher-order thinking skills. In theory, this could improve criticality and analytical capabilities. However, it’s understandable that educators and institutions feel insecure at a time when these detection tools can’t reliably identify AI-generated content—especially as it means students' creative capabilities cannot be thoroughly discerned either. Perhaps this signals that higher education needs to explore genres and forms of assessment often ignored, which better measure criticality, analytical skills, and content creation in academic work. Personally, I don’t think higher education has taken significant steps to go beyond writing in education degrees. As we consider new assessment models, academia could benefit from leveraging both intertextuality and intermediality—the interaction between texts and across different media. Engaging students in projects that blend textual analysis with visual, auditory, or interactive media could be useful in capturing the depth of their critical and creative thinking. This integration would allow for more dynamic expressions of knowledge, pushing the boundaries of traditional academic inputs and outputs. Anyway, what are your thoughts? #AIinEducation #CriticalThinking #HigherEducation #AcademicIntegrity

Want to hear some tips about publishing during your PhD journey? We recently spoke to two Griffith Institute for Educational Research PhD candidates, Yangsheng (Danson) Zheng & Nicola Stewart about their experience publishing in Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, a Q1 journal. Their paper is called Improving EFL students’ cultural awareness: Reframing moral dilemmatic stories with ChatGPT. The article considers how to effectively and ethically work with generative AI to produce culturally appropriate EFL teaching materials. https://lnkd.in/gjSphyRM Research at Griffith Griffith University #hdr #publishing #phd #education #research

Great summary of some key questions about GenAI from Florian Stöckel

Please #share Join Our Webinar on Academic Integrity! 🔅Brains Vs BOTs: Navigating AI in the Academic World
🔅Date: 7th June 2024
🔅Time: 5pm - 7pm BST
🔅Location: bit.ly/BRAINSvsBOTSwebinar 🔅Where: Microsoft Teams As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into various aspects of academia, it presents both opportunities and challenges. This webinar will explore how students, educators, and institutions can uphold academic integrity in the age of AI. ✅ Key Discussion Points: * The impact of AI & the evolving landscape of plagiarism. * Strategies for maintaining academic integrity * The role of AI in detecting dishonest practices. * Case studies and practical insights from experts in the field. Panel: 1. Professor Mary Davis - A renowned scholar in educational integrity with extensive research on the implications of AI in education. 2. Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant Bertram Gallant - A leading expert in academic ethics and integrity, known for her work on institutional policies and practices. 3. Miracle Ogba - A Chevening Scholar, Student Ambassador & Lawyer. Hosts: 1. Dr. Oluseun Ajayi - Programme Lead, Department of Real Estate, London Metropolitan University. Dr. Ajayi brings a wealth of knowledge in educational management and academic standards. 2. Sean Flynn - Executive Dean, School of Built Environment, London Metropolitan University. Sean Flynn is dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity and excellence within the academic community. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leading experts and gain valuable insights into preserving the integrity of our academic institutions. Participate at: bit.ly/BRAINSvsBOTSwebinar #AcademicIntegrity #AIinEducation #Turnitin #EdTech #AcademicEthics #ArtificialIntelligence #HigherEducation #Webinar #LondonMetUniversity #SBEN #EducationalIntegrity #AIandEthics

Schools as they have been traditionally run are at an end. Students and teachers this school year will be challenged because of Large Language Models: 🎒 Research papers will be harder to cite 🎒 Accidental plagiarism will be rampant 🎒 Creativity will be on the decline 🎒 Novel classroom content is harder to come by 🎒 Teachers will have to adapt to more challenging situations 🎒 Students will need to refocus after a summer of dependance on AI ***BUT*** 🍏 Independent thinkers will stand out beyond academic achievement 🍏 Creative teachers will be recognized and awarded over test performance 🍏 The neurally-diverse will have their moment to shine 🍏 Stale, predictable curriculums will have to evolve 🍏 Standardized testing and accreditation will be challenged If you remove everything from a classroom curriculum that an AI can do, there is still something left, but it's up to the students to capitalize on that opportunity and the faculty to ensure students are able to take advantage in the classroom. It's time to think. More tomorrow. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #LLM #School #BackToSchool #College #University #HigherEducation #DegreeProgram #Graduate #Bachelors #Masters #Doctorate #ElementarySchool #HighSchool #PublicSchools #Educators #Professors #Teachers