A Taxonomy For Using AI In Education
eSchool News, Monday, July 1st, 2024
The expansion of generative AI tools within the educational environment illustrates the diverse ways in which these tools can be integrated into learning environments
As generative AI continues to advance, its potential applications in education grow increasingly varied and complex. Educators and institutions are grappling with how best to integrate these tools into the learning environment while balancing innovation with ethical considerations, assessment concerns, and instructor comfort.
Below is a taxonomy of generative AI for educators to consider. These outline a range of practical options, from restrictive to fully permissive approaches. They could be implemented at the institutional level, but instructors should be given the opportunity to determine the level of generative AI tool use at the course or even the assignment level.