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Ghost Students: The Rise of Bots in Online Education 

Faculty Focus

Chatbots are increasingly common in customer service, healthcare, and education; however, in education, chatbots have been used to generate false or misleading information called “hallucinations” and create fake students. This is different from generic applications where chatbots may only handle customer service inquiries.

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Can Video Games Provide Meaningful Learning Experiences?

Inside Higher Ed

They are educators that convey lessons that generations of game players have internalized. Today, many board games purport to be educational: introducing children to rules and competition and the importance of luck and chance and tactical maneuvering. ” Games, in other words, aren’t innocent diversions.

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(Re)imagining AI for Educators: How to Improve Learner-Centered Classrooms with Futuristic Possibilities 

Faculty Focus

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a significant conversation at every educational conference in the past two years throughout my usual treks to teacher education events. To the delight of some, and the horror of some, AI was at the forefront of educators’ minds in 2023.

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Storytelling in Higher Education: A Journey Into AI-Crafted Narratives

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the constant search for innovative teaching methods continues to be a driving force. Beyond its entertainment value, storytelling has proven to be a highly effective educational tool, engaging learners and facilitating the retention of information.

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Study Reveals Only 16% of Faculty is Ready for GenAI in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new study examines potential effects of artificial intelligence on current challenges faced in higher education and notes that few are ready. The survey was conducted by Cengage Group and Bay View Analytics to better understand attitudes and concerns of higher education instructors and leadership.

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Ghost Students: The Rise of Bots in Online Education 

Faculty Focus

Chatbots are increasingly common in customer service, healthcare, and education; however, in education, chatbots have been used to generate false or misleading information called “hallucinations” and create fake students. This is different from generic applications where chatbots may only handle customer service inquiries.

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Exploring Generative AI in higher education

HEPI

By Matt Riddle, Principal and Director of Learning Experiences, Curio The higher education sector is undergoing a technological revolution, with AI tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Midjourney leading the charge. These tools are transforming the way students learn and the way universities and workplaces operate.