THE integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into education is not just a technological evolution but represents a paradigm shift in teaching and learning methodologies. This integration challenges educators to harness AI's potential while maintaining a focus on human-centered authenticity and insight. Based on my experience teaching undergraduates, I propose a nuanced approach to achieve an effective balance.
The cornerstone of integrating AI into education is the development and disclosure of a clear policy focusing on human-centered authenticity and insight. Such a policy serves as a guiding beacon, emphasizing the use of AI as a tool to enhance, rather than replace, intellectual capabilities. It should underline the importance of critical thinking, ethical AI use, and academic integrity. In my classes, I showed use cases I personally tried — demonstrating the potential and limitations of AI in practical scenarios. This familiarized students with AI and embedded a sense of responsibility regarding its use. Moreover, this also allowed me to show them that even professors have to iterate to find the best use of AI tools.
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