Sliding Doors: Learning Opportunities Missed and Afforded by AI

The round-table discussions will feature faculty and students from a variety of disciplines to discuss their perception and experience of the impact of AI on teaching and learning. During the moderated discussion, the will respond to a series of prompts designed to have them their perspective on specific pedagogical issues such as the impact on learning objectives, active learning in the classroom, knowledge versus skill acquisition, the value of writing skills and critical thinking, non-native English speakers/international student learning and equity considerations, productivity versus creativity, workload and burnout, modeling ethical behaviour, and the environmental impacts of AI technology. The goal of the round-tables is to have students and instructors share their perspectives and concerns so that they might better understand one another’s excitement and misgivings.

Podcast: “The Myth of the AI First Draft with Leon Furze” (Episode 521 of Teaching in Higher Ed) https://teachinginhighered.com/podcast/the-myth-of-the-ai-first-draft/

Article: "Microsoft, Google and Amazon turn to nuclear energy to fuel the AI boom" https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/generative-ai-and-nuclear-energy-1.7362127

Delivery Format: In-person Senate Chambers UC 1001 (Thunder Bay), OA 3041 (Orillia) or virtually by Zoom

Audience: Everyone is welcome

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