Personal Connection to AI in Education:
What initially drew you to participate in this book club? Do you have any prior experience with AI in your teaching or learning practices?
Expectations and Curiosities:
What do you hope to learn from reading Teaching with AI? Are there particular aspects of AI in education you’re especially curious about?
Perceptions of AI:
Before reading the book, how would you describe your current understanding of AI’s role in education? Is your perspective more optimistic, cautious, or a mix of both?
Role of Educators in an AI-Driven Era:
How do you envision the role of educators evolving as AI becomes increasingly integrated into classrooms and curricula? What excites or concerns you most about this shift?
AI and Your Field:
What challenges or opportunities might AI address in your specific discipline or area of teaching? Are there pressing needs that AI could help solve?
Ethics and Equity:
What initial thoughts or concerns do you have about the ethical implications of using AI in education? How might AI influence equity in access and learning outcomes?
First Impressions of AI’s Potential:
Based on your current knowledge, what is one way you think AI could transform education for the better? Conversely, what is one potential pitfall you think educators should be cautious of?
Defining Success for the Book Club:
What would make this book club experience a success for you? How do you apply insights from the book to your teaching or broader educational practices?
Excitement and Concerns:
After reading Chapter 1, what excites you most about AI’s potential in education? What challenges or risks do you foresee, and how might these influence your approach as an educator?
Transformative Potential:
Which areas of education do you believe AI could revolutionize? Are there specific challenges in your field that AI seems particularly well-suited to address?
Unexpected Insights:
What insights about AI technology in Chapter 1 surprised or enlightened you? How might these revelations shape your strategies for integrating AI into your teaching?
Curriculum and Learning Outcomes:
How do you envision the rapid evolution of AI influencing curriculum design and student learning outcomes in your discipline? What opportunities or risks should educators be prepared for?
Practical Experiences with AI Tools:
Have you used AI tools like intelligent tutoring systems or virtual assistants in your teaching? If so, how did they impact the learning experience, and what lessons can you share?
Building Confidence in AI Basics:
What questions or uncertainties about AI basics do you still have after reading this chapter? How would resolving these help you feel more confident in teaching with or about AI?
Evolving Educator Roles:
As AI becomes more integrated into education, how do you think the role of educators will change? What aspects of teaching will remain essential, and what might require adaptation?
Ethical Challenges:
What ethical considerations related to AI adoption in education stood out to you in Chapter 1? How might these shape your decisions around using AI in your teaching practice?
Enhancing Student Outcomes:
From your perspective, which current AI applications hold the most promise for improving student learning outcomes? Can you share examples or potential use cases that inspire confidence in AI’s potential?
Professional Evolution in an AI Era:
Looking ahead 5-10 years, how do you see your role as an educator evolving with the rise of AI? What new skills or mindsets do you think will be critical?
Course-Specific Ethical Considerations:
Reflecting on a course you teach, what ethical considerations would you need to address when incorporating AI tools? How would you balance efficiency with fairness and inclusivity?
Addressing Disparities:
How might AI-enhanced education help narrow—or unintentionally widen—educational disparities? What steps can institutions take to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all learners?
The Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning outlines 5 principles for inclusive teaching. This list has been adapted for those for creating an inclusive Book Club experience.
1. Foster belonging by having introductions, chosen name/pronouns, and avatars during the first meeting.
2. Set expectations by outlining Book Club including frequency, type of work, and examples.
3. Recognize diversity and acknowledge barriers to inclusion by choosing a variety of authors and providing the content.
4. Design for accessibility by providing the most flexible mode of instruction.
5. Reflect on your own beliefs by asking students for suggestions and implementing them for the next semester.
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