Generative AI in Higher Education
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- ISBN 9781032599045
- Weight: 520g
- Dimensions: 174 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 21 Mar 2024
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Chan and Colloton’s book is one of the first to provide a comprehensive examination of the use and impact of ChatGPT and Generative AI (GenAI) in higher education.
Since November 2022, every conversation in higher education has involved ChatGPT and its impact on all aspects of teaching and learning. The book explores the necessity of AI literacy tailored to professional contexts, assess the strengths and weaknesses of incorporating ChatGPT in curriculum design, and delve into the transformation of assessment methods in the GenAI era. The authors introduce the Six Assessment Redesign Pivotal Strategies (SARPS) and an AI Assessment Integration Framework, encouraging a learner-centric assessment model. The necessity for well-crafted AI educational policies is explored, as well as a blueprint for policy formulation in academic institutions. Technical enthusiasts are catered to with a deep dive into the mechanics behind GenAI, from the history of neural networks to the latest advances and applications of GenAI technologies.
With an eye on the future of AI in education, this book will appeal to educators, students and scholars interested in the wider societal implications and the transformative role of GenAI in pedagogy and research.
The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan is a Professor at the Faculty of Education and the Founding Director of the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). With a dual-discipline background, she possesses expertise in both engineering and education. Her research areas include assessment, experiential learning, engineering education and AI in education, aiming to develop holistic competencies. Professor Chan serves as the President of the Asian Society for Engineering Education and is an associate editor for both the Journal of Engineering Education and Studies in Educational Evaluation. Her influential work has secured industry funding and is used internationally such as UNESCO, contributing to the advancement of holistic competencies in education.
Tom Colloton is the founder of Eireann Technology, an Educational Technology (EdTech) research and development company. With over twenty-five years in the technology sector, Tom has held diverse roles, including Director, Enterprise Architect and Senior Software Engineer, spanning domains such as Finance, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Education. Tom designs cutting-edge visualisation technology and Artificial Intelligence systems to enhance the experience for teachers, students and administrators.
