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ChatGPT and other forms of generative artificial intelligence (AI) are booming. As instructors, its is important to consider what generative AI means for your teaching. What are the expectations for the use of AI in your course and how are you communicating that to your students? This guide is an evolving set of resources curated for you to help support your discussion of generative AI, like ChatGPT, in your class. Visit Welcome to UC Merced Artifical Intelligence to know more about how the campus is handling this evolving technology.
Feel free to get in touch with Faculty Fellows and Pedagogical Partners who are exploring and using AI in teaching at UC Merced.
What is Generative AI
Generative AI such as ChatGPT, GPT-4, Bard, DALL-E 2, and Midjourney, is a rapidly evolving content creation technology. As these tools advance, we can expect to see more innovative applications that leverage the creativity and generative capabilities of AI. However, it is crucial to approach the use of generative AI responsibly and address ethical considerations surrounding its applications, such as misinformation and potential biases. Need more guidance on AI's opportunities and threats in the classroom?
Consider this document which links a series of talks from a symposium at UC San Diego covering academic integrity, assessment, and a student panel.
What is Your AI Usage Philosophy?
Whatever your position and subsequent decision about the use of AI that you make as an instructor, explain why you made this decision for your class. Start with developing your own AI usage Philosophy. Here are some examples to get started:
Syllabus Guidelines for Generative AI from UNC
AI Decision Tree from Oregon State University
Resources and Articles about Teaching and Generative AI
The last few years have generated a plethora of opinions and content around artificial intelligence and teaching. The curated list below, contains up-to-date resources providing the latest insights into using AI at the UCM, AI advancements and innovative strategies for integrating AI into your classroom.
UC Developed Resources
- Welcome to UC Merced Artificial Intelligence
- Using Generative AI from UCM Library
- Understanding GenAI and Campus Expectations from UC Berkeley
- Advancing Responsible AI at the University of California
Other Resources from Higher Education
- AI Pedagogy Project from Harvard University
- Blooms Taxonomy Revisited from Oregon State University
- AI Literacy in Teaching and Learning... from Educause
- Artificial Intelligence Resources from Educause
- How Students are Actually Using Generative AI from Harvard Business
- Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom from Chapman University
