How I’m responding to generative A.I. (for now)
In May 2023, when ChatGPT was beginning to make headlines in the world of education, I gave a talk at my university’s biannual Academic Resources Conference about how I was responding to generative A.I. in my courses—specifically, an online asynchronous literature course, where there was no controlled environment for exams or other assessments. Since then, I’ve received a surprising number of emails from faculty and instructional designers, both inside and outside my institution, who found my presentation helpful. Since we are still grappling with these technologies, I thought I’d share my experiments with redesigning assessments in spring 2023 in a more public setting, for those who might find it useful. I’ll also share a little bit about my plans for this year, including plans to incorporate generative A.I. in my classroom while also promoting critical thinking and authentic writing. A few caveats: First, I am not an expert in generative A.I. I’ve done my best to keep up with cha