Künstliche Intelligenz in der Schule | BR24

Summary

Students and teachers at a high school in Germany discuss ChatGPT and other AI tools, weighing the pros and cons. While AI can help with certain tasks, teachers emphasize you still need human knowledge, interaction and critical thinking. They recognize AI's limitations, like potential lack of accuracy and ethical issues, so students must learn to question the technology wisely while utilizing its benefits.

Takeaways

• 😊 Students at Hans Seidel High School have long been active in science and technology, participating in robotics courses and science fairs.
• 🤔 Students don't see AI writing assistants like ChatGPT as a 'miracle weapon' that will do their work for them.
• 😼 Teachers can recognize if an essay was written by AI rather than a student, using existing programs.
• 💡 AI writing assistants like ChatGPT can help students who are stuck, but students still have to do most of the work themselves.
• 📝 ChatGPT works by providing responses to prompts within seconds, but is limited by what humans have taught it.
• 🏫 Teachers from across the region are gathering for training on digital competence and keeping up with tech-savvy students.
• 🔍 Students must learn to critically question and reflect on the responses provided by AI systems.
• ❓ Is the information accurate and ethical? This kind of questioning and reflection must be taught.
• 😤 If we don't teach critical thinking, we risk ending up with a society that is easily manipulated.
• 🧠 For students, retaining common sense remains Learning Objective Number One.

Q & A

What role do the natural sciences play at the Hans Seidel Gymnasium?

The natural sciences play a big role at the Hans Seidel Gymnasium. Many contributions for youth research competitions come from this school, and robotics courses are offered even for lower grades.

What do the 11th graders think about AI writing software like GPT?

The 11th graders don't see AI writing software like GPT as a miracle tool that would take over their work. They say the human is still the initiator and teachers will recognize if someone else wrote something.

How can GPT software help with school work?

GPT software can help if you get stuck with an essay or assignment, but students still have to do most of the work themselves. You can give GPT a prompt and it will respond within seconds.

What are some limitations of AI like GPT?

GPT only repeats what humans have taught it so far. It can get stuck in loops and does not have true understanding or quality control over the responses it generates.

Why are teachers from all over Lower Franconia gathered for training?

The teachers are gathered for training on digital competency so that educators can keep up with digitally-savvy students who often move freely in the digital world.

What do students need to learn about AI systems?

Students need to learn critical thinking skills to question AI systems, reflect on the ethics of responses, and not blindly trust that responses are completely accurate.

Why do schools need to focus on 'healthy common sense'?

Schools need to develop students' healthy common sense so society does not become easily manipulable and lose the ability for critical thinking.

Where does learning take place?

Learning ultimately takes place between the two ears, inside the brain, through an interactive process between teachers and students.

How can teachers make use of AI's capabilities?

Teachers can use AI capabilities as an assistance and tool while retaining critical thinking, oversight and responsibility for what is being taught.

What is the number one learning objective regarding AI?

The number one learning objective is for students to retain healthy common sense and critical thinking skills.