It has not even been three years since ChatGPT made its debut and shocked the world. Now, numerous generative AIs using large-scale language models and services utilizing them have emerged. According to a survey conducted by the National Federation of University Co-operative Associations, 68.2% of university students have experience using generative AI, and the purposes mainly include coursework, research, and thesis/report writing. Additionally, a survey by NTT Docomo shows that the usage rate of generative AI among junior high school students is 13.3%, surpassing that of parents at 9.0%.
How is it being used in university classes? There may be students and faculty who do not use it. For those who do not use it, it might be that "they are not currently having any issues without it." However, if there is a difference in learning outcomes between users and non-users of generative AI, that is certainly a situation that cannot be ignored.
Not all students use generative AI merely to finish assignments easily. Some students utilize it to deepen their learning and support their studies. How can generative AI be utilized in the classroom? Whether one chooses to use it or not, one cannot make a judgment without knowing its possibilities.
The time when one could conduct classes without considering the use of generative AI has already passed. Therefore, we will hold a webinar to present case studies from teachers and students who are utilizing generative AI in their classes, providing an opportunity for everyone to reflect on their own teaching.
Each session will feature two speakers. After 20-minute presentations by each speaker, there will be a 20-minute discussion including Q&A.
Dr. Keiko Ishigami (Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Kindai University)
Using ChatGPT, as well as Copilot and Gemini (both of which are available to all students at our university), this presentation will demonstrate on screen how generative AI responds to "case problems" used in large-scale Civil Law lectures and to "report assignments" in seminar courses, together with the process of revising such responses. The session will:
- Illustrate how the Socratic method in dialogue with students can be simulated by generative AI;
- Highlight the common mistakes and weaknesses into which generative AI tends to fall in the field of law; and
- Suggest ways for students to make appropriate and effective use of generative AI.
Mr. Yoshichika Iida (Visiting Professor, Institute for the Promotion of Business-Regional Collaboration, Hokkaido University)
In preparing lecture slides, I use AI for image generation to visually convey concepts that are difficult to express through text alone. In addition, when creating syllabi, I ask AI to evaluate them from the perspective of a first-year university student, receiving feedback on unclear points and suggestions for improvement.
Recommended for those who:
・Want to learn from practical examples of how generative AI is being used in teaching and other learning contexts
・Want to understand the benefits and challenges of using generative AI in teaching and other learning contexts
・Want to explore the potential of generative AI in teaching and other learning contexts
※This seminar is also scheduled to be held in November.
How to join this seminar
Please fill out the Zoom registration form on the below site to register.
How to participate on the day
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