Before AI Integration
Instructions: In a biology course that has a learning objective related to scientific communication, the instructor assigns the following task:
Prepare a slideshow or script to communicate the biological processes of aging to a layperson.
After AI Integration
- Prepare a script to explain the biological processes of aging to a layperson.
- Use an AI Chatbot to simulate interactions with a layperson, engaging in three rounds of Q&A with the AI Chatbot.
- For each round, present a portion of your explanation and allow the AI Chatbot to ask questions.
- Respond to the bot's questions to provide additional clarification.
- Please also include screenshots of your interactions with the Chatbot when you submit your work.
- Based on these interactions, refine your original script. Include a reflective portion that discusses what realizations you had chatting with the AI bot and how you think a real world interaction would differ and why.
Why Use AI in this Assignment?
The incorporation of AI in this assignment allows the student to get immediate, low-stakes feedback and respond to questions, making it good preparation for real-world interactions. This assignment could be one step in a larger assignment that prepares students before a higher-stakes presentation. By reflecting on how their interactions with the Chatbot differ from those of a real person, students are prompted to consider the limitations of the AI tools, such as their inability to account for emotions.