I’m not a good or confident negotiator so I used the "Negotiation Simulation Tutor" in Chat GPT to practice negotiating and to receive feedback on my (attempts at) negotiating, just as Mollick did in the YouTube lecture. It was exciting and fun to experiment with Chat GPT in this way. Watching AI change its negotiation strategy, push for a deal, and make adjustments/concessions when needed was fascinating. I truly hope that next time I am in a negotiation, I will have Chat GPT working on MY side of the bargaining table!
Seriously though, as I reflect on this random AI exercise, I
have a few concerns. I hope that AI will
always be used to enhance the human experience – not replace it. I think that it is a great tool for humans to
use- with human oversight – but I don’t think that it ever needs to be fully autonomous.
While AI can pull up and analyze enormous amounts of data/information at an
incredibly quick speed, it doesn’t have the depth of human emotion or intuition. Data analysis is very helpful during a negotiation,
but emotional intelligence is beneficial, as well. AI may have some biases that affect its
performance, and it will never have the “gut check” feeling that a human gets
when they need to reflect upon or think twice about a decision before making
it.
When considering AI’s place in education, I think that Mollick is correct in his stance that educators should legally and ethically experiment with the capabilities of AI. We need to accept that AI is here to stay, which means that we need to figure out how to best utilize it. It is important to keep our minds open and immerse ourselves in what AI can offer us as educators. From gaining a deeper understanding of content, to lesson planning and better time management strategies, AI can truly change the way we do things.
Most importantly,
we need to figure out the ways we can use AI to positively impact student
learning and achievement. We must be careful to maintain our professional
integrity and approach AI thoughtfully and intentionally, understanding that AI
is a tool that we can use to attempt to strengthen and improve many aspects of education. We must ensure that we never forget the “human
element” of education, make ethical decisions, and share what we learn – both the
positive and negative – with our professional community.
References:
Global silicone valley. (2024, April 16). Co-Intelligence: AI in the classroom with Ethan Mollick. [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FnOkxj0ZuA
Hey there, Jenna! I agree that we need to figure out the best ways to use AI to positively impact student learning and achievement. It definitely seems like it is going to be here for the long haul, so it is important for us to learn ways for it to play a part in schools without letting it replace the job of the classroom teacher, or replace the ways in which students learn. I also love that you pointed out the "human element" of education. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteHello Jenna,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had an interesting experience practicing with AI. I thought your point of having AI on your side during a negotiation was very thought provoking. It makes me wonder what happens when both parties are using AI, like how does AI communicate with other AI. I think that will become a more important conversation as AI use increases, especially if it is not being used responsibly. As you pointed out, AI lacks emotional intelligence and may have biases. As educators we have to learn how to maneuver around these pitfalls to use AI with intention and integrity, so that we can guide students in doing the same.