Learn at a Distance

The video below was created using several AI tools including ChatGPT, Descript and Dall-E. ChatGPT wrote the narration and several of the slides (with some input from me). Descript created an AI version of my voice. I used Dall-E to create some of the images.

“This video will explore the transformative role of AI in education, revisiting our journey from calculators to AI, and how these tools have reshaped our teaching and learning environments.”

“We begin with a look back at how calculators, internet search engines, and smartphones were initially met with skepticism, yet have become indispensable in our educational toolkit.”

“Moving forward, we delve into the introduction of AI tools such as ChatGPT, examining their potential to further personalize and enhance the educational experience.”

“We’ll discuss the significant uptick in AI tool usage among students for coursework, underscoring the need to understand and integrate these technologies effectively.”

“Highlighting practical examples, we explore how AI can generate initial answers for further exploration, create customized materials, and promote ethical use in academic work.”

“Our focus shifts to strategies for integrating AI in education, from prohibiting and disincentivizing its misuse to embracing it as a tool for learning and critical evaluation.”

“As we consider the industrialized environment of schooling and the distinction between assessment and evaluation, we ponder the future role of AI in shaping what counts in education.” “In closing, our journey through the evolving landscape of educational technology challenges us to think critically about how we adopt and adapt AI tools in our pedagogical practices, ensuring they serve to enrich and diversify the learning experience for all students.”