Exploring the Role of ChatGPT in Teaching, Learning, and Publishing

 

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ChatGPT and the Publishing Industry

Have you always wanted to write a book, and yet you don’t feel you have enough knowledge, time, and energy? Well, now instead of taking the time needed to develop the expertise, writing skills, and determination to write that book, you can write one in a single day. And you can get it published instantly, too. In this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill explores how ChatGPT has impacted the publishing industry. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.

 

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References

Jacob, A. (2023, March 22). The ups and downs of ChatGPT for Publishers: Maximize your revenue but at what cost? Monetize More. Retrieved from https://www.monetizemore.com/blog/chatgpt-publishers/

0uz (2023, February 18). ChatGPT Revolutionizes the publishing industry: Are AI writing taking over best-seller lists? Gizmochina. Retrieved from https://www.gizmochina.com/2023/02/22/chatgpt-ai-writing-books-amazon/

Silva, C. (2023, March 3). How ChatGPT and AI are affecting the literary world: Who owns a story written by ChatGPT? Retrieved from https://mashable.com/article/chatgpt-ai-books-literary-magazines

Smith, W. A. (2022, December 16). What does ChatGPT mean for news publishers? Arena. Retrieved from https://arena.im/post/what-does-chatgpt-mean-for-news-publishers

How ChatGPT Influences Academic Publishing

 

We have been discussing algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The issue in the news that is taking up a lot of attention is ChatGPT. We have written about it before, but the question of its influence on academic journal publishing is useful to consider. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill explains how ChatGPT influences academic publishing. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.

 

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References

Flanagin, A., Bibbins-Domingo, K., Berkwits, M, & Christiansen, S.L. Nonhuman “Authors” and Implications for the Integrity of Scientific Publication and Medical Knowledge. JAMA. 2023;329(8):637–639. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.1344

 

Getahun, J. (2023, January 16). ChatGPT could be used for good, but like many other AI models, it's rife with racist and discriminatory bias. Insider. Retrieved https://www.insider.com/chatgpt-is-like-many-other-ai-models-rife-with-bias-2023-1

 

Open AI (2023). ChatGPT (April 10 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

 

Stokel-Walker, C. (2023). ChatGPT listed as author on research papers: many scientists disapprove. Nature, 613(7945), 620–621. https://doi-org.lynx.lib.usm.edu/10.1038/d41586-023-00107-z

 

Teixeira da Silva, J. A. (2023). Is ChatGPT a valid author? Nurse Education in Practice, 68, 103600. https://doi-org.lynx.lib.usm.edu/10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103600

Effective Ways to Employ ChatGPT in Instruction

It has been a concern for instructors that ChatGPT increases student cheating, but cheating is not new. While much discussion has been devoted to methods of detecting and preventing students from using ChatGPT to write papers, a more constructive view might be to look for ways that ChatGPT can be used to augment instruction and improve student learning. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill explains the effective ways to employ ChatGPT in instruction.  

 

You may be interested in reading this article on Learning with ChatGPT published by the American Association of University Professors.

 

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References

Cliff’s Notes. https://www.cliffsnotes.com/study-guides.

Ferlazzo, L. (2023, January 18). 19 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Your Classroom. Education Week. Retrieved https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-19-ways-to-use-chatgpt-in-your-classroom/2023/01

Lamott, A. (1994). Bird by bird: Some instructions on writing and life. Anchor Books.

Thorp, H. H. (2023, January 26), ChatGPT is fun, but not an author. Science, 379(6630), 313. DOI: 10.1126/science.adg7879

Vogelsinger, B. (2023, January 3). ChatGPT: Teachers Weigh In on How to Manage the New AI Chatbot. Education Week. Retrieved https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-chatgpt-teachers-weigh-in-on-how-to-manage-the-new-ai-chatbot/2023/01

Experimenting with ChatGPT

 

ChatGPT has become a common talk among educators lately. It has raised concerns, but also shown it has value. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill explains what ChatGPT is and what can be done with it by sharing her own experiences with ChatGPT. She also assesses ChatGPT capabilities and drawbacks. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.

You may be interested in reading this article on Critical Information Literacy for Collective Action, published by the American Association of University Professors.

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References

Hanlon, R. (2023, March 15). What does "ChatGPT" Stand For? Everything To know about the AI that’s growing at a faster pace than TikTok and Instagram. Parade. Retrieved https://parade.com/living/what-is-chatgpt#:~:text=Assisted%20Editorial%20Tools-,What%20Does%20the%20Name%20'ChatGPT'%20Mean%3F,or%20phrases%20in%20each%20input

Wingard, J. (2023, January 10). ChatGPT: A threat to higher education? Forbes. Retrieved https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonwingard/2023/01/10/chatgpt-a-threat-to-higher-education/?sh=78f3e0151e76