Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment hosting activities focused on ChatGPT

One of the most talked about teaching technologies this spring is ChatGPT, and the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CTLA) has developed a dynamic web page to support conversation on how it will undoubtedly affect the classroom or other learning contexts.

ChatGPT is a chatbot, a program that simulates an online conversation using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer, and its release has higher education teaching and learning faculty, instructors and staff considering its role in and out of the classroom given the (relative) quality of its responses and potential misuse regarding academic integrity.

Or as ChatGPT will tell you, "ChatGPT is a large language model trained by OpenAI. It uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like text based on the input it receives. It can be used for a variety of natural language processing tasks, such as text completion, summarization, and question answering."

CTLA invites OHIO instructors to participate in the development of resources on this technology by:

• Attending a panel organized to discuss implications and early adoptions of teaching strategies related to ChatGPT (Tuesday, Feb. 7, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Teams). Register at this website.
• Joining a “pop-up” Faculty Learning Community (FLC) to explore ChatGPT and AI in the classroom and other learning contexts. The FLC will open in February. Indicate interest by filling out this form.
• Submitting a teaching tip (written or multimedia) sharing how you are approaching this new technology (establishing or reinforcing course policies, using ChatGPT as part of an assignment, redesigning assignments or assessments). Simply email CTLA so we can further develop this website with OHIO case studies.
• Putting a hold on your calendar for the Spotlight on Learning conference. This year, the focus of its featured speaker, panels and presentations will be further exploration of teaching, learning and (new and not-so-new) technology. Tuesday, April 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in-person kickoff event with virtual lunchtime sessions throughout the week.