An “AI Student Agent” Takes an Asynchronous Online Course

The earlier we all start thinking about this problem, the sooner we can start generating ideas and potential solutions. Given the magnitude of impact generative AI is having and will have in education (and many other aspects of life), I’m working with some diligence to keep up to date with developments in the field. Recently, … Read more

Pervasive Threats to Validity in the OER Adoption Research; or, Three Questions to Ask When You Read OER Adoption Research

As I’ve been (re-)reading OER adoption research through a more critical lens I’m seeing a recurring pattern of significant threats to validity in the designs of studies purporting to measure the impact of OER adoption on student outcomes. While there are numerous methodological issues to consider, in this essay I’ll discuss three. Specifically, I’ll share: … Read more

The Near-term Impact of Generative AI on Education, in One Sentence

Preparing to participate in a panel on generative AI and education at this week’s AECT convention gave me the excuse to carve out some dedicated time to think about the question, “how would you summarize the impact generative AI is going to have on education?” This question is impossible to answer over the medium to … Read more