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In this episode Dr Michael Hallissy is joined by Irene Stone, Assistant Principal, Maths and Computer Science teacher in St. Mark’s Community School, Tallaght, Dublin to talk about how she is using generative AI with her senior cycle computer science students and how this is contributing to her research for her ongoing EdD studies. From the outset, Irene emphasises the importance of understanding how AI affects learning and the necessity for teachers to become AI literate before using GenAI tools with their students.
This podcast provides an insight into the realities facing teachers and students using AI in second-level education, including the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the classroom, the importance of safe and ethical use, and the role of teachers in guiding students through the complexities of AI technology. Some other takeaways…
- Students are not as hyped about AI as expected.
- AI tools should be used as additional resources, not replacements.
- Designing learning experiences around AI is vital.
- Teachers need to be comfortable with uncertainty in AI.
- AI literacy involves understanding both technical and human dimensions.
- Collaboration and critical discussions are key in AI integration.
Additional Resources
Irene Stone. 2024. Exploring Human-Centered Approaches in Generative AI and Introductory Programming Research: A Scoping Review. In The
United Kingdom and Ireland Computing Education Research (UKICER 2024), September 05–06, 2024, Manchester, United Kingdom. ACM, New York, NY, USA, 7 pages. https://doi.org/10.1145/3689535.3689553
Irene Stone. 2024. Investigating the Use of ChatGPT to Support the Learning of Python Programming Among Upper Secondary School Students: A Design-Based Research Study. In The United Kingdom and Ireland Computing Education Research (UKICER 2024), September 05–06, 2024, Manchester, United Kingdom. ACM, New York, NY, USA, 1 page. https://doi.org/10.1145/3689535.3689537
Guidelines
Council of Europe Artificial Intelligence and Education
UNESCO
Guidance for generative AI in education and research
AI competency framework for teachers
National Centre for AI (JISC)
Navigating the terms and conditions of generative AI – Artificial intelligence
Resources to learn/teach about AI:
AI4T project
A free online introduction to artificial intelligence for non-experts: