Facilitating networked learning with AI

Authors

  • Annette Q Pedersen University of Copenhagen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54337/nlc.v14.8186

Keywords:

AI in higher education, collaboration, cooperation, networked learning

Abstract

The breakthrough of generative AI is disrupting education in many ways and universities and other educational institutions are tasked with navigating a host of new challenges. But in the classroom we might be seeing a familiar pattern: As with most new technologies in the classroom, there is a tendency to design exercises as individual tasks: AI as your personal tutor, AI as a Study Buddy, AI as your editor / idea generator / etc. However, if we believe that learners construct knowledge rather than just passively receive information, it is crucial that we discuss questions like these:

  • How can we design good cooperative and collaborative learning environments for students?
  • How can we design good exercises for with AI – considering that learning is not just transfer (or cramming) of information?
  • How can we maintain a balance between AI assistance and human interaction in the learning environment?
  • How can we encourage peer-to-peer learning and social engagement?
  • How generative AI can enhance group discussions, facilitate idea generation, and support collaborative problem-solving?
  • What are the best strategies to prevent the over-individualization of the learning process when incorporating generative AI?

And not least:

  • How can we best prepare teachers to use AI in their teaching?
  • How can institutions best support teachers and students in this?

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Published

06-05-2024

How to Cite

Pedersen, A. Q. (2024). Facilitating networked learning with AI. Proceedings of the International Conference on Networked Learning , 14(1). https://doi.org/10.54337/nlc.v14.8186