This assignment, by Maureen Gallagher, is from the TextGenEd January 2024 Continuing Experiments collection in the WAC Clearinghouse Repository.
The abstract from the site explains:
This assignment asks students to engage critically with several publicized cases involving misuse or controversial use of Generative AI (often ChatGPT). While many students have considered ChatGPT within classroom contexts—often as a forbidden technology, associated with cheating—this assignment about “real world” uses of AI, in specific rhetorical situations beyond the classroom, offers students a new, valuable perspective to develop their AI Literacy. This assignment encourages students to reflect on the ownership of their writing and intellectual labor, as well as ethical considerations of rhetorical situations within the classroom and beyond.
Key Features of This Assignment
- Case Study Analysis
- Students analyze real-world case studies that illustrate the potential pitfalls and ethical considerations of AI applications, enhancing their understanding of AI’s impact on society.
- Ethical Reflection
- The assignment includes a reflective component where students consider the ethical implications of AI technology, fostering critical thinking about the responsible use of AI.
- Practical Application of AI Concepts
- Students apply theoretical AI literacy concepts to practical scenarios, improving their ability to critically assess AI technologies and their consequences in real-world contexts.
Find the full version of this resource at the WAC Clearinghouse.