Don’t fear ChatGPT: education will always trump technology

If only "education always trumps technology." That's completely untrue at least since the use of radio. Not television. Certainly not online or "distant education." Education has used computer technology relatively but not completely well--but used it not "trumps" it. That is ridiculous. Fundamentally, this not a one way process. It is mutually interactive. And that's the for ChatBot in its many forms, none of which are brand new. Good, knowledgeable instructors and students will benefit; other will not. Who is "trumping" whom? The Donald?

I truly want the time I spent reading this opinion piece back. Higher education has been lagging behind market needs for so long that I think this writer thinks it's in front of the curve. Please, understand that the challenges ChatGPT has been specifically invented to do away with the busy work that we have lumped on students for years under the guise of academic rigor. If you enjoy being a sage on the stage, then please prepare to address empty classrooms. If you want to be part of the next ten years, start designing educational experiences that build valued competencies. Knowledge is fast becoming a commodity.

The author of this article claims "AI will not fundamentally change teaching any more than previous technologies have done." Well for a start AI can (in a few seconds) explain why this claim is wrong - without me needing to bother. ChatGPT says "This view is incorrect because AI has the potential to significantly impact teaching in ways that previous technologies have not. AI can provide personalized and adaptive learning experiences, automate repetitive tasks, and provide real-time feedback to students, among other benefits. Additionally, AI can process and analyze vast amounts of data to improve educational outcomes and inform teaching practices. While it's true that previous technologies such as computers and the internet have also had an impact on teaching, AI represents a more significant shift in the field due to its advanced capabilities in areas like machine learning and natural language processing."