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iteratethis ◴[] No.43637115[source]
I think there's ways for teachers to embrace AI in teaching.

Let AI generate a short novel. The student is tasked to read it and criticize what's wrong with it. This requires focus and advanced reading comprehension.

Show 4 AI-generated code solutions. Let the student explain which one is best and why.

Show 10 AI-generated images and let art students analyze flaws.

And so on.

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1. fn-mote ◴[] No.43639985[source]
You are neglecting to explain why your assignments themselves cannot be done with AI.

Also, this kind of fatuous response leaves out the skill building required - how do students acquire the skill of criticism or analysis? They're doing all of the easier work with ChatGPT until suddenly it doesn't work and they're standing on ... nothing ... unable to do anything.

That's the insidious effect of LLMs in education: as I read here recently "simultaneously raising the bar for the skill required at the entry level and lowering the amount of learning that occurs in the preparation phase (e.g., college)".