History of AI Development and Future Trends
AI Literacy Framework Level 1 Understand AI:
History of AI Development and Future Trends
Core Competencies covered in this chapter:
- Articulate how AI might evolve and how these trends could influence various sectors.
- Imagine possible future applications of AI and consider the effects of such applications on the world.
Introduction
As you deepen your understanding of key AI concepts in the previous chapter, it’s also essential to explore the historical development and future trends of AI technology. This foundational knowledge will provide context for AI’s current strengths and limitations, which will be discussed in the next chapter. By examining how AI has evolved and where it’s heading, educators can better anticipate how these technologies will impact teaching, learning, and society at large.
Interactive Module: History of AI Development and Future Trends
Reflect and Apply: Educator’s Toolkit
Core Competencies for Educators:
- Keep up with the latest trends in AI, such as advancements in generative AI and their own disciplines. This enables you to facilitate discussions about how AI might evolve and how these trends could influence various sectors.
- Foster students’ critical thinking by exploring potential future scenarios and implications of these trends.
Reflection Questions
- Looking at the nine AI trends for 2024, particularly the shift towards integrated AI tools like Microsoft Copilot:
- How can you prepare students for a world where AI is embedded in everyday tools?
- Regarding the trend for human-in-the-loop augmentation, how can you design learning experiences that empower students to effectively collaborate with AI systems
- What foundational skills in your discipline should you prioritize teaching that will remain relevant regardless of AI advancement?
- With the rapid development of AI, what are your strategies for keeping up with the changes and staying informed?
Use the Padlet Discussion Board to share your thoughts with peer educators.
Tips and Best Practices
Strategies and Best Practices for Staying Updated with AI Trends in Education
- Join Online or In-Person Forums and Communities and Collaborate with Peers
- AI in Education Google Group – This AI in Education Google Group now has over 350 members from 70+ schools in 8 countries.
- Join faculty learning communities or other programmings at your own institutions
- Share knowledge and best practices with fellow educators who are also exploring AI at your institutions
- Follow Thought Leaders and Reliable Sources
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- Subscribe to newsletters, blogs, or YouTube channels from experts in AI and education
- Blogs
- One useful thing by Ethan Mollick
- Cyborgs Writing by Lance Cummings
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AI + Education = Simplified by Lance Eaton
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Reflecting Allowed by Maha Bali
- Youtube channels
- Institutions
- Blogs
- Subscribe to newsletters, blogs, or YouTube channels from experts in AI and education
- Attend Classess, Conferences and Workshops Online or at Your Institutions
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- Conferences
- Teaching and Learning with AI by University of Central Florida
- Courses and Workshops
- Teaching with AI Canvas Course by Auburn University
- Teaching with AI Online Program by Educause
- Artificial Inteligence in Higher Education by OneHE
- Conferences
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- Experiment with AI Tools
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- Integrate AI tools into your teaching practices, such as AI-driven grading tools, chatbots for student support, or adaptive learning platforms.
- Embrace a growth mindset and reflect on your experiences and adapt your strategies based on student feedback and outcomes.
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- Stay Curious and Open-Minded
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- Regularly ask, “How can this technology enhance teaching and learning?”
- Stay open minded while exploring how AI can address diverse educational challenges.
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- Collaborate with Instructional Designers and Educational Technologists
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- Work with instructional and technology consultants at your institutions to understand the technical and pedagogical aspects of AI tools.
