Writing, Learning, and ChatGPT: Perspectives from Educators

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In this episode, we delve into the effects of AI technologies, particularly ChatGPT, on university education, featuring insights from Dr. Joel Heng Hartse and Dr. Daniel Chang. From an instructor's viewpoint, they explore the dynamic interplay between AI technology and their teaching approaches, highlighting both potential risks and opportunities. As we navigate ethical considerations, the importance of writing skills, and the need to uphold academic integrity in an era of rapid digital advancement, this discussion encourages a profound reflection on how AI is not merely transforming educational paradigms but also redefining the essence of learning and teaching. Get links to the articles discussed in the podcast, Heng Hartse, J. (2023, August 31). We've admitted defeat when we say that ChatGPT can write at all. Vancouver Sun. Retrieved from https://vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/joel-heng-hartse-weve-admitted-defeat-when-we-say-that-chatgpt-can-write-at-all Chang, D. H., Lin, M. P.-C., Hajian, S., & Wang, Q. Q. (2023). Educational Design Principles of Using AI Chatbot That Supports Self-Regulated Learning in Education: Goal Setting, Feedback, and Personalization. Sustainability (Basel, Switzerland), 15(17), 12921. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151712921