Q1. What strategies can we employ as educators to teach the ethical and productive use of AI?
Use AI for jumping off points. Sometimes it’s really hard for students to get started on a project. I’ve witnessed this in EAL classrooms, English classes, and computer science. Choice is an important factor in motivation, but when the scope of choice is so wide, many students struggle. You could write: My areas of interest are 1._____________, 2.______________, and 3._______________. What would be a good inquiry topic for me?
I used ChatGPT and it gave me error messages, but Microsoft Bing generated these suggestions after I typed in “My areas of interest are 1. Outdoor Education, 2.Neuroscience, and 3.English Language Learning. What would be a good inquiry topic for me?”
Microsoft Bing’s answer: That’s great that you have such diverse and interesting areas of interest. A good inquiry topic for you would be one that combines these three domains in a meaningful and relevant way. Here are some possible inquiry topics that you could explore:
- How does outdoor learning affect the brain development and language acquisition of bilingual or multilingual students? You could investigate the cognitive, social, and emotional benefits of learning languages in natural settings, as well as the challenges and opportunities for teachers and learners. You could also compare and contrast different outdoor learning approaches and methods in different countries and cultures. 123
- How can neuroscience inform the design and delivery of outdoor education programs for English language learners? You could examine the neuroscience of language learning, such as the brain regions, processes, and mechanisms involved in acquiring and using a foreign language. You could also explore how outdoor education can enhance these aspects of language learning, such as by providing immersive, contextualized, and motivating experiences. 12
- How can outdoor education and English language learning promote environmental awareness and action among students? You could explore the role of outdoor education and English language learning in fostering environmental literacy, stewardship, and citizenship. You could also analyze how different environmental issues and topics are presented and discussed in various English language learning materials and contexts. 3
I like the second suggestion, so if I was starting a new inquiry project, I could use it!
Q2. What strategies can we employ to minimize the risk of plagiarism?
Another way to use AI ethically and productively is to require the responses or reflections to be personalized or based on the student’s experiences, and then add a photo of their experience.
Q3. How can we prepare for instances of suspected plagiarism in our classrooms?
It is important to have your own rules for AI in the classroom and to post them visibly in the class. If something comes up, you will have the rules to fall back on. Get students to co-construct the rules in the first week of class.
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