How teachers and students feel about A.I. (Published 2023)
As the school year begins, their thinking has evolved.
TL;DR
- Walla Walla High School unblocked student access to ChatGPT and is now embracing AI tools.
- This move is part of a broader trend of school districts across the country repealing their ChatGPT bans.
- Teachers are using AI chatbots for tasks such as creating quiz variations, checking instructions for clarity, and brainstorming activity ideas.
- Educators are teaching students to discern valuable knowledge, determine what to 'outsource' to AI, and critically evaluate AI-generated data.
- The educational approach is evolving to assume that students will use AI tools and to integrate them effectively.