The Basics
- What Is ChatGPT Doing … and Why Does It Work? by Stephen Wolfram (Feb 14, 2023) (A bit technical, but gets to the science behind ChatGPT)
- ChatGPT (AI) in Education: an Overview by AUA
- A two-page quick overview to get you up to speed on ChatGPT
- How do I use ChatGPT?
- Create a free account at https://chat.openai.com/ to try it out. Note that the site is almost always at capacity and not easy to access it. Once you have created your account, you may try this generic openai playground site (https://beta.openai.com/playground) to use it.
- ChatGPT & Education (Google Slides) – by Torrey Trust
- AI and Academia: The End of the Essay? – Daniel Lametti (YouTube video)
- How to cite ChatGPT – APA (Apr 7, 2023)
- In short, “Quoting ChatGPT’s text from a chat session is …… more like sharing an algorithm’s output; thus, credit the author of the algorithm with a reference list entry and the corresponding in-text citation.”
Lists
- Mega list of resources, compiled by Anna Mills
- Very comprehensive compilation of resources and news related to ChatGPT.
- Another mega list of resources: compiled by Ray Schroeder
- Generative AI (GPT) in Higher Ed by Ray Schroeder
- Comprehensive information on ChatGPT by Christina DiMicelli
- AI in Higher Education Resource Hub – Contact North
- AI Readings – University of Toronto
Technology Solutions
- Turnitin’s AI Writing Detection tool is available beginning 4/4/2023.
- GPTZero
- OpenAI Text Classifier
- In a latest paper, the researchers conclude that both empirically and theoretically, AI detectors are not reliable in practical scenarios. (Mar 30, 2023)
Policies
- Examples of policies to help you craft your own course policies on the use of generative AI and ChatGPT, by Joel Gladd
- A collection of policies from various courses/universities
Pedagogical Strategies
- Useful yet short informational nuggets on ChatGPT and how to deal with it in your classes – Ryan Watkins
- One strategy to fend of students using ChatGPT to cheat on writing course: ask students to build up a body of work during the course. – Tom Worthington.
- Will ChatGPT change how professors assess learning? (The Chronicles of Higher Education)(Apr 10, 2023)
In the News
- OpenAI introduces GPT-4 (Mar 14, 2023)
- Facebook introduces LLaMA (Large Language Model Meta AI). (Feb 24, 2023)
- EDUCAUSE QuickPoll Results: Did ChatGPT Write This Report? (Feb 14, 2023)
- Microsoft brings AI to Bing and Edge (Feb 7, 2023)
- Google Introduces Bard (Feb 6, 2023)
- ChatGPT Plus will cost you $20 per month (Feb 1, 2023)
- Microsoft Expands Access to OpenAI’s Tools to More Customers (Jan 16, 2023)
- ChatGPT Both Is and Is Not Like a Calculator (Jan 16, 2023)
- Higher Ed, Meet GPT-3: We Will Never Be the Same! (Aug 23, 2022)
- ChatGPT and the rise of AI writers: how should higher education respond? (Dec 9, 2022)
More
For those who want a deep dive on ChatGPT:
- AI Homework (Strategery)
- Generative AI is here: How tools like ChatGPT could change your business (McKinsey)
- Being a futurist in Higher Education, Bryan Alexander has been discussing the threats and opportunities of AI for some time. Here’s a recording of a panel session.
- The practical guide to using AI to do stuff by Ethan Mollick
- GPT-4 System Card (OpenAI)(Mar 23, 2023)
- Educator considerations for ChatGPT by OpenAI