This assignment, by Erin Jensen and Daniel Hutchinson, is from the the book Teaching and Generative AI.
The summary from the site explains:
[S]tudents use the AI Explainpaper . . . to read and understand journal articles . . . . The AI Explainpaper provides an opportunity for students to use the bot to better understand the journal article and have an opportunity to ask the program additional questions about the article.
Key Features of This Assignment
- Enhanced Comprehension of Complex Texts
- This activity uses the AI Explainpaper tool to help students break down and understand complex journal articles, making advanced academic texts more accessible and comprehensible.
- Interactive Learning Experience
- Students engage interactively with the AI tool, asking questions and receiving explanations in real-time. This fosters a more dynamic and engaging learning environment, encouraging active participation and deeper understanding.
- Development of Critical Reading Skills
- The assignment promotes the development of critical reading skills by encouraging students to critically evaluate the explanations provided by the AI tool, compare them with their own understanding, and reflect on the content of the journal articles.
Find the full version of this resource in the book Teaching and Generative AI.