The
Conference bridging Generative AI and Academia named “Generative AI INsights
2023 (GAIN) was organized by CUHK Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research
(CLEAR), Knowledge and Education Exchange Platform (KEEP) and AI in Education
on 8th Jun 2023. This conference encourages the exploration and
exchange of the potential of generative AI in teaching, learning, and
assessment, as well as the ethical and legal implications of this technology.
In
the beginning, Prof. Isabella Poon (Pro-Vice-Chancellor / Vice – President, Faculty
of Science, CUHK) gave an opening ceremony.
The
first keynote was Prof. Irwin King (Chairman and Professor, Department of
Computer Science and Engineering, CUHK) and his topic entitled “The Evolution
and Future of Generative AI in Education”. In the beginning, Prof. King
demonstrated the AI girl giving speech. A new era is coming.
Then
he discussed the hype cycle for AI 2022 by Gartner that Generative AI is very
hot topic within 2 to 5 years. He said Artificial General Intelligence may be realized
after 10 years.
And
then Prof. King discussed how ChatGPT passed Turing test and what’s next ChatGPT.
Some AI tools for educators in general were demonstrated.
After
that he also showed some AI tools for research use. AI could inspire
Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Curiosity and
Growth.
Finally,
Prof. King discussed assessment style changed when employed ChatGPT in
university including homework essay, written exams, home & solo work. That
becomes more onsite work immediately, higher interaction and team work. Lastly,
he shared some parting thoughts including use AI to think with you but not for
you, moving from knowledge transfer to process-oriented acquisition.
The
second keynote (remote) was Dr. Edwin Creely (Associate Professor, School of
Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive, Monash University) and his presentation
named “Generative AI and the Future of Education”. In the beginning, Dr. Creely demonstrated AI
generated poems.
Then
he briefed how generative AI to substantially shape education and teacher
education into the future.
After
that Dr. Creely pointed out three ethical issues in education including
ownership, Western bias and erroneous information. Two dangers in education were discussed and
they were over-reliance and subjugation.
Lastly,
he showed the AI flameworks for AI readiness index (AIRI) and concluded two implications
for education including AI literacies and SIMBI(AI)TIC being & thinking.
Morning
session panel discussion with the theme: Generative AI in Teaching, Learning,
and Assessment
They
discussed no AI replacing your job but who use AI better than you replacing your
job. For education, institute need to support and change their assessment
methods. We need to have background knowledge so as to decide ChatGPT assistant
reporting are good or bad, right or wrong.
After
lunch, the third keynote was Prof. David Carless (Professor, Faculty of
Education, HKU) and his topic was “Assessment and Feedback Re-designs for the
Generative AI Era”.
Then
Prof. Carless discussed about assessment in higher education when ChatGPT
employed. He suggested to reduce assessment overload. Less can be more that
reducing content and quantity of assessment that is not lowering standards.
Re-design of assessment is needed.
Finally,
he suggested some redesigned assessments such as cumulative assessment designs
(series of tacks on thinking process), evidence of iterative cycles, co-design
of assessment, digital oral assessment, ChatGPT + group assessment, etc.
Afternoon
session panel discussion with the theme: Generative AI, Ethics, and the Law
They
discussed the concern of AI accuracy and responsibility of AI use. Ethic is
another key consideration. People needed to get the consent and think what is
right thing to do. How to write ethic guideline were also discussed.
Student
panel discussion with the theme: Generative AI in Education - The Student Views
