AI Literacy in Academia

Join me as I welcome Jessica Parker, Ed.D., and Dr. Kimberly Becker, co-founders of Moxie. In this episode of My EdTech Life, my guests unpack the complexities of AI in academic settings, from AI literacy to the concept of a "post-plagiarism era." Jessica and Kimberly offer great insights into how AI is reshaping academia, the critical importance of understanding large language models, and the potential biases lurking within AI systems.

Whether you're an educator, student, or simply curious, this episode provides great perspectives on navigating the AI landscape in academia.

Timestamps:

0:00:30 - Introduction and welcome

0:01:59 - Dr. Jessica Parker introduces herself and Moxie

0:03:07 - Dr. Kimberly Becker shares her background in linguistics and AI

0:04:54 - Explanation of how large language models work

0:07:07 - Discussion on AI detectors and their limitations

0:11:23 - Concerns about AI implementation in education

0:14:44 - Hesitations and misconceptions about AI in academia

0:18:37 - The importance of critical thinking when using AI

0:21:34 - Exploring the concept of a "post-plagiarism era"

0:26:17 - AI as a collaboration tool in higher education

0:28:48 - Recent study on dialect bias in AI language models

0:32:01 - Examples of bias in AI-generated images

0:35:22 - Considerations for AI use in grading and assessment

0:37:37 - The story behind Moxie and its mission

0:40:13 - How Moxie is improving academic rubrics through AI

0:43:14 - "EduKryptonite": Challenges in using AI for education

0:45:44 - Book recommendations from the guests

0:46:57 - Fun question: What job would the guests like to try for a day?

0:48:24 - Closing remarks and how to connect with the guests

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