NOTE: This activity is a module 3 learning activity.

AI will have a significant impact on education, assessment and the very definition of what learning is.

Carleton University is hosting a guest lecture with Dr. Alec Couros focused on the potential and implications of using generative AI in education. This session is being hosted online on May 31st, 2023 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.  Click here to register for the session. Registration is free.

Join Dr. Alec Couros from the University of Regina as he explores the potential and implications of using generative AI, such as ChatGPT, in teaching & learning. This engaging session will provide instructors with the tools, resources, and ideas needed to better understand and embrace AI in the classroom. With a focus on rethinking traditional approaches to education and transforming the learning experience for students, this session will benefit anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving field of AI and education.

For this activity, you will attend the session, participate in the conversation (if you would like), and reflect on the impact that AI will have on education. In your Learning Portfolio entry, please include the following:

1.) Provide a summary of the information shared in the session.

2.) Reflect on both the positive and negative implications of AI in teaching and learning. How will AI impact teaching practice? How can AI be used in the classroom?How will AI change the idea of assessment, academic integrity, plagiarism? (For this, if you are writing this entry, you may choose to use complete paragraphs or bullet points)

NOTE this submission may be completed in writing, video, audio or another format as long as you clearly communicate the above points.

Post your summary and reflection in your Learning Portfolio. Make sure to also include a short self-reflection on why you chose this activity, how it aligned with your learning goals, and what you learned through your critical review of the experience.