Final blog on artificial intelligence
I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog on artificial intelligence. I have definitely enjoyed reading your thoughts and comments as it pertains to AI. Without a doubt, this blog has proven there are mixed reviews and feelings about the value of AI and whether it is something that educators should pursue. My feeling is, whether we like it or not, AI is here to stay. AI is already being widely used in the classroom probably more than we realize. Whether it is in the realm of simulators as one of our fellow classmates pointed out or through assistive technologies that increase access to learning, no matter where you turn AI is starting to make its mark in the field of education.
Thus, I think it is important for instructional designers to consider the impact AI can have on the design of curriculum or how it can be used in the classroom and look at whether the budget could support AI implementation. While there may be increased costs up front, in the long run, the benefits can outweigh the initial costs. As instructional designers, I also think its vital that we continue to educate ourselves on how AI is currently being used and consider how it may be used in the future while always keeping in mind the ethical implications of any decision or recommendation we make to our client. While many may argue that AI has the potential to steal the job of instructional designers, I see more good than harm and hope you do as well.
I hope you have learned enough about AI over the course of the last several weeks that you will find it useful in our future endeavors as instructional designers. If you have any final thoughts or comments, I certainly welcome them.
Anthony
Anthony,
ReplyDeleteI would like to thank you for all the great insight on artificial intelligence over the past sixteen weeks. I really have learned a lot about this great technology and will be able to use my new knowledge in the future. I agree there are mixed feelings about artificial intelligence, and I am sure that argument will continue in the future. The cost for example will be a difficult gap to close but the capabilities and possibilities that artificial intelligence brings to instruction cannot be understated. I will be looking to incorporate it in my instructional design moving forward because of the great insight you provided. Thanks again for all the great information and opening my eyes. Have a great day!
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Kevin
Anthony,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your efforts and research focused on bringing us a bit closer to an understanding of AI and its uses. It is kind of like when you buy a new car that you are sure not many others are yet driving, just to pull off the lot and see them everywhere. I never quite paid attention to how AI affects my life on a daily, if not momentary, basis, but now I tend to see the traces of AI in everything around me. I really enjoyed reading your posts. Thanks Anthony.
-Donny
Anthony,
ReplyDeleteThank you for providing us with your post a wealth of knowledge on Artificial Intelligence. I was able to see through your post the many advantages this type of technology could have in any environment but especially in a classroom environment. I think if incorporated correctly its benefits would outweigh its disadvantages. However, as you stated in one of your earlier post their needs to be a law put in place that regulates the way companies collect and distribute data to the public. I really enjoyed reading all your post and thanks for enlightening me on the topic of this platform and it’s capabilities. Again thanks.
Alex
Anthony,
ReplyDeleteIt has been great reading and commenting on your blog. You have posed interesting questions that make you reflect. I agree that some of the things with AI are at the point of no return, and we will most likely not see it go away. The Job of the instructional designer will most likely not go away either. It will probably change from in-house instructional designers at companies and schools to independent companies or freelance instructional designers being contracted to perform these tasks. AI will likely provide the metric required to see what is failing due to trends, and a designer will have to make the adjustments based on the latest studies. Once again, thanks for keeping us engaged.
Walt
Anthony,
ReplyDeleteI do see a lot of good when it comes to using AI to improve instructional design, but I am also leery of the consequences we may face. Our over-reliance on such technology must be tempered and measured to ensure that quality education and instruction is not lost. Sometimes I feel that big corporations tend to put the carriage before the horse when it comes to technology, simply for the sake of producing the most revenue. However, those who are affected by it are usually the ones trying to use it within their profession. If all else fails in technology, the chalk and board are always readily available.