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Peer Review – ChatGBT

https://sites.google.com/view/chatgpt-the-basics/home

This is a peer review of the interstice learning resource developed by Group B labeled as ChatGBT: The Basics

Course Overview

  • The course overview is nicely laid out and present a easy to follow website map
  • The use of hyperlinks is effective and clear and explains how to participate in the course

Learning Theory and Design

  • learning theory is clear and to the point
  • I agree that inquiry based learning is the correct choice for this topic and the rational given for this style is effective and clear

Learning Context and Inclusive Design

  • you give good examples on the learning context
  • You may want to include what is the prerequisite of the course
    • For example, is this course geared at first/second year computer science students, or can someone like Jeff down the street who doesn’t know what bluetooth is take this course

Learning Outcomes

  • The learning outcomes are clear and you have given outcomes that are testable and provable
  • The outcomes give a clear indicator of what the course content will cover

Assessment Plan

  • You have clearly expressed how learners will be graded throughout this course
  • Breaking up the course evaluations throughout each module like you have will be effective in reducing barriers to learning. You have eliminated the requirements of students to memorize the entire course for a 50% exam and instead have given ways for learners to express their understanding after each module. This is further beneficial to students will high text anxiety

Course Modules

  • Perhaps your modules may benefit from more pictures/videos to expand the learning methods in your introduction module
  • I like your proposed media of listening to Lex Friendman (Big fan)
  • I like your use of google forms for participation, the learners will be able to asses their understanding with the worry of being penalized
  • I really like the way you have broken up the big modules into a bunch of subsections, it makes the amount to content to seem significantly less daunting and allows for students to feel the sense of accomplishment for each page completed
  • The buttons at the bottom of each page to continue to the next module are very helpful, they give a very easy website navigation experience

Overall

  • Overall, the website is very well put together and gives a professional feeling to it
  • The design and development of the website is very attractive to the eye and allows for easy navigation between the topics
  • Module activities give a good way for learners to reinforce the topics they learn
  • Perhaps the use of visual effects such as photos/diagrams/videos may be beneficial. I believe this would increase engagement of the users reading through the modules and give an additional way to reinforce their learnings
  • This course would b beneficial to many learners. I myself am big into AI and even I learnt new things through going through this website

Video Connections

Great blog post! I appreciate the concise summary of the advantages and disadvantages of using timber and steel frames for home construction presented in this video. It’s an important topic to consider when deciding on the framing material for a house.

I particularly like the approach suggested for incorporating this video into a course. Asking learners to describe the advantages and disadvantages in their own words encourages active engagement and deeper understanding of the materials. Taking notes on the key points from the video would be a great way to reinforce the concepts.

Constructing a quiz to test the learners’ knowledge is an excellent way to assess their understanding. The immediate feedback provided by the quiz would be beneficial for learners to gauge their comprehension and identify any areas that require further review.

Connecting Ethics and AI

Excellent post, Madison! I like the way you have seamlessly connected ethics with AI. It’s remarkable how crucial it is to prioritize strong ethical standards when leveraging AI, especially considering the challenges of programming ethics into AI systems.

As an engineer, I have a profound understanding of the need to establish a strong bond between ethics and AI. The use of AI to make critical thinking decisions in Engineering raises ethical concerns due to the inherent limitations of computers compared to the complexity of human judgment. While AI continues to evolve and improve in the years ahead, it is essential to address the ethical implications that arise from its integration into various fields.

Given the undeniable prevalence of AI in the education and professional world, it is vital to ensure that comprehensive lessons are taught to students and professionals alike. These lessons should not only focus on the technical aspects of AI but also emphasize the ethical considerations and responsible use of AI technologies. By equipping individuals with the necessary knowledge and understanding, we develop a culture that values ethical decision-making in the world of AI.

In conclusion, your post indicates your lesson plan will shed light on the critical connection between ethics and AI, and I agree with the methods you discussed in removing barriers for learners of integrating ethical considerations into AI development and usage. By encouraging a deeper understanding of AI ethics and promoting accessibility, we can lead the way for a responsible and ethical AI-driven future.

Experimental Learning in Civil Engineering

Nice post Andrew! I agree with many things you touched on in this post. Hands-on learning is without a doubt a requirement in engineering, especially civil. Getting your hands dirty (metaphorically and literally) allows for a critical understanding of how materials behave and how they can be utilized in building. By linking the theory that you learning to the real world, you can drastically improve a learner’s ability to comprehend that topic.

Reflecting on Mental Adaptations

Blog post published by Mara Lambert-Wilson

Something I can relate to in this post is falling into the negative mindset of not being good enough at what I’m doing.

Too often it is easy to fall into the stream of “I don’t know anything”, “ I will never get this”, “ I am not smart enough, not good enough”.

I have often found myself thinking this way, especially starting my university journey. The transition from high school to university forced me to be okay with not getting the best marks and not understanding things the first time, which I am sure many other people can relate to. This blog post summarized well the problems many people face not only in school but in their life as well.