This assignment is by Justin Farrell and is included on the AI Teaching Examples on the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning website.
This assignment uses AI tools ChatGPT and DALL-E to enhance students’ research and writing skills. Students generate an essay via ChatGPT, critique its accuracy and ethical implications, and create a digital artwork with DALL-E. They reflect on the AI’s influence on their research and project development.
Key Features of This Assignment
- AI-Generated Essay
- Students use ChatGPT to produce an essay addressing their problem statement and research question, focusing on exploring the tool’s capabilities in generating initial ideas.
- Critical Annotation
- Students will annotate the AI-generated essay, highlighting inaccuracies, ethical concerns, and gaps, and reflecting on how the AI’s output has influenced their research approach.
- Digital Artwork Creation
- Students will use DALL-E to create a digital artwork related to their research, integrating visual creativity with their written analysis to deepen their understanding of the research topic.
Find the full version of this resource on the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning Box site.