Respond by Thursday. Discuss through Saturday.
REVIEW
Review this week's assigned resources to prepare for this discussion.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the landscape of education. A.I. can be used to personalize learning and to obtain assistance in your studies. However, there are ethical implications to utilizing A.I. in all industries, especially in education. A.I. can be limited and can have biases that can misinform you as a student.
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RESPOND
- Interact with Spark (opens in a new window).
- Using the video recording tool, audio response, or writing option in the discussion post, reflect on your experience by responding to the following prompts:
- Assess the use of A.I. from a positive and negative perspective.
- What are the benefits of using A.I.?
- What are some ethical issues with the use of A.I.?
- What are the repercussions of using A.I. to do your work?
Requirements
- Start your conversation thread
- Posts must express an understanding of the topic and the weekly course material
- Initial posts: 300 words OR 2-3 minute Video/Audio Recording
- Gives proper credit to resources, although strict APA formatting is not required (give credit where credit is due)
DISCUSS
Post substantive responses to your colleagues. Responses could include suggestions for further resources, questions of clarification, or providing context and insight. Avoid simple posts of agreement, if you agree, explain why, and then thoughtfully further the conversation.
Review your colleagues’ posts and respond to your colleagues in a video, audio, or written response on the following:
- Do you agree with your colleague’s assessment of the positive and negative implications of A.I.? Why or why not?
Requirements
- Post at least 3 colleague responses
- Posts must contribute to the conversation while offering original thought
- Response to peers: 150 words OR 1-2 minute video/audio recording
- Post three (3) colleague responses (see discussion rubrics in the syllabus for details)
- Gives proper credit to resources, although strict APA formatting is not required (give credit where credit is due)
*Note: This activity will be checked for plagiarism and AI-generated content. Always review the University's Academic Integrity Policy (opens in a new window) statement regarding plagiarism and the use of AI. Learn more about Plagiarism (opens in a new window)
Discussion Instructions
- Post a substantive response to the prompt by the first deadline shown in the weekly overview text.
- Engage in discussion with peers about their original posts in an exchange of ideas, information, and perspectives that continues through the second deadline shown in the weekly overview text.
- Always check your forum posts for spelling and grammar errors. Click the link in the Assignment Helps to learn how to spell-check your forum posts.
- Posts and responses made after the academic week will not count toward your grade.
- Always refer to your course syllabus (opens in a new window) for details on grading criteria and the university's late work policy.