Using AI to Explain a Concept

This assignment is from the Getting Started with AI-Enhanced Teaching: A Practical Guide for Instructors website, by MIT Sloan Teaching & Learning Technologies.

The activity involves students using AI tools like ChatGPT to explain concepts, receiving instant feedback, and refining their understanding. It is fully explained in the linked article and assignment that focuses on an assignment to use AI to explain value investing.

Key Features of This Assignment

Interactive Explanation
Students engage in detailed conversations with AI, practicing the art of explaining concepts and receiving immediate feedback to refine their understanding.
Critical Thinking
This activity fosters critical thinking as students must articulate their understanding clearly and respond to AI-generated questions and feedback.
Elaborative Interrogation
By using AI to explain topics, students practice elaborative interrogation, a research-backed strategy that enhances comprehension by encouraging them to ask questions and elaborate on concepts.