The Center: SJR State's AI Task Force: Food for Thought

Food for Thought

Each Work Group will be provided readings and videos to review as a group which will serve as the foundation of the Task Force's work. The documents and links provided here are just to whet your appetite and get your wheels turning!

Thought - Provoking Articles

News about AI is everywhere and, frankly, can quickly become overwhelming. The articles linked here were selected because they are thought-provoking or clarifying and provide good starting points for further exploration and discussion for anyone interested in the subject. You are encouraged to do your own research using the Library's databases and exploring publications and podcasts from professional organizations.

Educators Must Take a Leadership Role in AI Literacy
From Every Learner Everywhere. Published July 2024.
When AI is everywhere, what should instructors do next?
From The Chronicle. Includes takeaways from the Teaching & Learning with AI conference. Published August 1, 2024.
Augmented Course Design: Using AI to Boost Efficiency and Expand Capacity
Published by EDUCAUSE August 7, 2024.
Why We Should Normalize Open Disclosure of AI Use
By Marc Watkins, assistant director of academic innovation at the University of Mississippi. Published in The Chronicle August 14, 2024.
AI and the Case for Project-Based Teaching
Published in The Chronicle - "In the age of ChatGPT, faculty members have no choice but to adjust course design from a focus on “what” to “why.”
By Chad Raymond | August 27, 2024"
Survey: When Should College Students Use AI? They’re Not Sure
"Data from Inside Higher Ed’s 2024 Student Voice survey shows that three in 10 students are not clear on when they’re permitted to use generative artificial intelligence in their coursework. Higher ed experts say AI policies should be led by faculty members, considering institutional values." Published by Inside Higher Ed 9/16/24.
Must-Have Competencies and Skills in Our New AI World: A Synthesis for Educational Reform
"The transformative impact of artificial intelligence on educational systems calls for a comprehensive reform to prepare future generations for an AI-integrated world." Published by EDUCAUSE 9/17/24.
Elon University and AAC&U Release Student Guide to AI
Published by Campus Technology 9/16/24.
Colleges See Alarming Rates of Fake Applications. So They’re Turning to AI.
Published by The Chronicle 10/1/24.
OpenAI Launches STEM-Optimized 'Reasoning' AI Model
"According to OpenAI's testing, when it exits preview, o1 will significantly outperform GPT-4o and be on par with human experts when asked to solve complex math, chemistry, physics and biology problems" - Campus Technology, 9/12/24
The Future Is Hybrid: Colleges begin to reimagine learning in an AI world.
From The Chronicle, October 3, 2024.
MathGPT AI Tutor Now Out of Beta
"Ed tech provider GotIt! Education has announced the general availability of MathGPT, an AI tutor and teaching assistant for foundational math support. The tool, first unveiled in January 2023, has now been piloted by more than 30 community colleges across the United States." - Campus Technology. Published 10/16/24
How MathGPT Uses Generative AI To Make Mathematics More Accessible To Everyone
Published by Forbes, October 18, 2024.
Make AI Part of the Assignment
Published in The Chronicle Oct. 2, 2024.

Reports on the State of AI in Higher Education

How AI Solutions Can Impact the Student End-User Experience
From Campus Technology - "DeVry University applies an iterative and holistic approach to integrating artificial intelligence into the classroom, with a focus on how it can enhance the overall student experience. Here are key things to consider when implementing AI at your institution." Published 8/8/24.
2024 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study
"Moving from reaction to action, higher education stakeholders are currently exploring the opportunities afforded by AI for teaching, learning, and work while maintaining a sense of caution for the vast array of risks AI-powered technologies pose. To aid in these efforts, we present this inaugural EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study, in which we summarize the higher education community’s current sentiments and experiences related to strategic planning and readiness, policies and procedures, workforce, and the future of AI in higher education." Published by EDCUCAUSE February 12, 2420.
The Lightcast Global AI Skills Outlook
Published August 2024. A webinar discussing this report is available at https://lightcast.io/resources/webinars/the-lightcast-global-ai-skills-outlook

Supporting Instruction and Learning Through Artificial Intelligence: A Survey of Institutional Practices & Policies
From WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET), published June 30, 2023

General Guidelines and Frameworks

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations
From the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. Published May 2023.
Designing for Education with Artificial Intelligence: An Essential Guide for Developers
From the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. Published July 2024.

Higher Education Generative AI Readiness Assessment
Created by EDUCAUSE.

Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights: Making Automated Systems Work for the American People
Issued by The White House in 2023.
World Leaders Sign First Global AI Treaty
From Campus Technology - ""The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law" was developed by the Council of Europe and opened for signatures on September 5, 2024. The primary goal of the treaty is to ensure that AI systems are designed, developed, deployed, and decommissioned in ways that respect human rights, support democratic institutions, and uphold the rule of law." Published 9/9/24
AI Guidance For Schools Toolkit
From Teach AI. "In just over a year, TeachAI has grown into the world's largest AI in education movement, powered by over 100 advisory committee organizations, 44 State Education Agencies in the US, and 33 ministries of education and agencies from around the world. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to uplifting education goals while examining technology's role in enhancing learning experiences."