Value/Importance, Wisdom of Action, Results/Consequences, or need?
"Cultural exchange programs have profound importance in promoting global understanding and tolerance"
Value/Importance
"Transitioning to remote learning was like trying to rebuild an airplane mid-flight."
Analogy
"According to a recent survey, 70% of students believe that AI will play a significant role in their future careers."
Statistics
Last year’s release of ChatGPT sent colleges and universities scrambling. As the dust starts to settle, how can institutions harness AI for good?
Hook
AI in higher education is not just a futuristic concept; it's a rapidly evolving reality.
Background
"The increasing prevalence of mental health issues in the workplace highlights the need for better employer policies"
Need
"Chatbots are AI-powered messaging systems designed to simulate human conversation." (Patel, 2021)
Definition
"Dr. Jane Smith, a leading researcher in AI ethics, argues that AI should be regulated to prevent misuse."
Expert Opinion
Advanced AI technologies like ChatGPT, Claude.ai, and Bard are set to revolutionize personalized learning in higher education, particularly through new learning platforms and simulations
Narrowing
The groundbreaking release of ChatGPT late last year brought generative AI to the forefront and led to countless opinions, surveys and news stories about how disruptive the tool could be for colleges and universities around the world.
Narrowing--specific ChatGPT
"The College's decision to integrate technology into courses will ruin education."
Wisdom of action
Unlike search engines, generative AI synthesizes the same information to create content based on prompts that are inputted by human users."
Compare and Contrast
"The invention of the printing press revolutionized education and had far-reaching consequences that no one could have foreseen."
Historical Context
Your next college professor may not be human.
Hook
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way students enroll in courses; AI algorithms are also determining what students study, how they study, and even predicting their future academic successes.
Narrowing
"Our attempts to protect endangered species is not only a moral obligation but also essential for maintaining ecological balance."
Wisdom of action
Developing an AI assistant requires the following steps: first, data is collected, next, machine-learning algorithms are applied and then the system is tested..." (Smith, 2022)
Process
"Just as a calculator aids in mathematical calculations, AI can assist in data analysis."
Analogy
AI integration into higher education threatens to remove the human element from education and weaken our ability to learn the skills needed to succeed.
Thesis Statement
Artificial intelligence has rapidly advanced from a niche technological marvel to a significant component of university curriculums and student support services.
Background
Universities that want to stay ahead of the curve already are considering the ways that AI can improve efficiencies and workflows, boost student success, and become a critical part of research, retention, admissions, instruction and more.
Wisdom of decision
"Due to insufficient technology access and training, the switch to online education during the pandemic severely disrupted learning for underprivileged students, leading to widened achievement gaps."
Cause & Effect
"A study conducted at Fordham University showed that students who used AI-based learning platforms performed 20% better in exams."
Case Study
While AI brings efficiency and innovation to higher education, it may create serious ethical problems and potentially erode critical thinking skills.
Thesis Statement
The possibilities for artificial intelligence may seem endless — and a little intimidating. But there are already ways that higher education institutions can take advantage of the AI revolution.
Background-no specifics