Embracing Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Sociology, AI, and the Future of Writing

Abstract

Writing assistance using artificial intelligence (AI) made its way into the mainstream in the early 1980s. Since then, technology has become more sophisticated. Today, instructors must grapple with the notion of embracing (or not) the world of AI in our classrooms. There are many challenges associated with the use of AI in the classroom, however, this...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems, Socialization

Resource Type(s):

Assessment, Assignment

Class Level(s):

College 100, College 200

Class Size(s):

Medium, Small

Usage Notes

Instructors can use this activity for any concept within sociology. The structure of this assignment allows the instructor to change the type of information they would like students to use. The assignment can be used in the online environment and the in-person classroom. I suggest using this activity early in the semester as it saves instructors from...

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Differentiate between AI-generated content and human-generated content.
2. Analyze patterns characteristic of AI-generated content.
3. Define the concept of sociological imagination and its relevance to understanding societal issues.
4. Apply the sociological imagination to personal experiences and connect these experiences to broader social structures, historical context and cultural influences.
5. Articulate how AI can be used to enhance learning experiences.
6. Develop strategies for effectively integrating AI tools into a student’s learning experience.
7. Articulates how AI can negatively impact learning.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Students will revise AI generated output and write a reflection.