REFLECTION: What types of discussions do you feel are necessary to have with students regarding this new technology?
The types of discussions I feel are necessary to have with students regarding this new technology are based on academic integrity. As stated in the article, Culter’s article, “With AI generating unique content, how can teachers encourage and enforce academic honesty?” Furthermore, the second article promotes the idea of “Talking openly and honestly with students about the ways they can undermine and devalue not only their own learning but also that of the wider academic community is a significant part of this dialogue”. Other discussions I agree with are…Can AI be used in the classroom to model well-written content, or well-thought-out solutions to problems? Like the calculator and cursive handwriting, when is it appropriate to use AI and under what conditions/
EXPLAIN: Pick one or more of the 11 strategies provided by Turnitin and explain how you might use it in your classroom.
One strategy I like provided by Turnitin is “Build Strong Relationships With Students”. When I was in school, I worked harder in classes where teachers got to know me and worked with me. Students today need that connection to learning more than ever with all the technology that is thrown at them. In my classroom, the students and I take time to learn about each other, make connections as well as cover the curriculum. In this way, we build trust and open conversations about daily choices, honesty, and integrity as a person and a learner.
Sharon B Notaro