USC Rossier Master Class
USC Rossier’s Master Class was created to spur broad discussions that are central to the mission of the school among our students, faculty and staff.
Education is implicated in many of the world’s problems today: from poverty and inequality, to the prevalence of ignorance related to the threats posed by climate change, disease, environmental degradation, to growing authoritarianism. However, education is also implicated as a potential solution to many of the problems we face.
USC Rossier’s Master Class was created to spur broad discussions that are central to the mission of the School among our students, faculty and staff. Like most academic institutions, we are siloed by our specializations. Our separations by programs and areas of academic focus, contribute to fragmentation and undermine our ability to be more impactful as a school. The Master Class has been created to counter these tendencies.
Spring 2024 Master Class Series: Artificial Intelligence vs. Authentic Intelligence: Does AI pose a threat to human creativity?
Master Class Session 5 on April 2
Master Class Session 4 on March 19
Master Class Session 3 on March 5
Tilting at Windmills? Avoiding Imaginary Enemies in the Quest for Authentic Teaching and Learning
Presentation slides
Master Class Session 2 on February 20
Shouldn’t we call that ‘life’?” Creativity in the Age of AI
Master Class Session 1 on February 6
Teaching Without Humans: How AI Could Hijack Education
Can AI “Hijack” Education?
Probably!
In this talk I will delve into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education, posing critical questions about the future role of human teachers. I will highlight the advancements in AI technology, demonstrating how AI systems have become increasingly sophisticated at tasks traditionally performed by human educators, such as grading, personalized lesson planning, and even direct instruction.
Together we’ll examine a scenario where AI could ‘hijack’ education. We’ll explore various dimensions of this possibility, including the benefits and efficiencies AI brings, such as scalability, consistency, and the ability to offer personalized learning paths for students with diverse needs and learning styles. However, I’ll also discuss the potential downsides of an over-reliance on AI in education. These include the loss of human interaction and mentorship, the risks of data privacy infringement, and the potential for AI to reinforce existing biases or create new ones in education.