This assignment, by Jeremy Proulx, is from the TextGenEd January 2024 Continuing Experiments collection in the WAC Clearinghouse Repository.
The abstract from the site explains:
This assignment uses Immanual Kant’s “An Answer to the Question: What is Enlightenment?” to frame a discussion of the ethics of generative AI. In the essay, Kant defines Enlightenment as the emergence from a kind of self-imposed inability to speak for ourselves. Kant argues that pursuing the values of Enlightenment involves participating in public discourse, what Kant calls the public use of reason. These themes are explicitly couched in the context of using generative AI to help with completing assignments. What does the appropriate use of Generative AI look like? How can we utilize these powerful tools and not abdicate our moral responsibility to participate in public discourse in a meaningful and productive way? How can we use Generative AI as a writing tool and still speak for ourselves?
Key Features of This Assignment
- Ethical Reflection
- Students reflect on ethical considerations in the context of communication and technology, learning more about how moral issues relate to digital interaction.
- Personal Voice Development
- Students develop and express their own voices through various forms of media, promoting individuality and self-expression in their work.
- Collaborative Discussion
- The assignment includes structured opportunities for students to engage in collaborative discussions, allowing them to explore diverse perspectives and enhance their critical thinking skills.
Find the full version of this resource at the WAC Clearinghouse.