Women Talkin' 'Bout AI
We're Jessica and Kimberly – two non-computer scientists who stumbled into the world of generative AI right alongside everyone else when ChatGPT 3 was released. Since then, we've pivoted our careers to explore the capabilities and limitations of generative AI in teaching, learning, and research. But we're more than just academics –we're also mothers, friends, and colleagues, so of course our conversations sometimes wander into the broader landscape of life.
Women Talkin' 'Bout AI
Teaching Writing in the Age of AI: Perspectives from Dr. Emily Dux Speltz
In this episode, Drs. Jessica and Kimberly welcome their guest, Dr. Emily Dux Speltz, an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide. Dr. Dux Speltz shares her experiences developing one of the first AI and Writing courses in the U.S., discusses her research on process-focused writing feedback, and explores how generative AI is reshaping writing instruction and assessment. The conversation explores the evolution of writing technology, the importance of maintaining fundamental writing skills in an AI-enhanced world, and the exciting possibilities that arise when combining disciplinary expertise with AI tools.
The discussion highlights how AI is not just changing how we write, but also opening new possibilities for creativity and innovation across disciplines, while emphasizing the continued importance of human expertise and critical thinking in writing education.
Further Reading:
- Guest: Dr. Emily Dux Speltz (https://emilyduxspeltz.com/), Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (https://erau.edu/)
- AI in Writing Course (https://engl.iastate.edu/2023/04/03/engl-222x-artificial-intelligence-and-writing/) developed at Iowa State University with Dr. Abram Anders (abramanders.substack.com.); You can also read this article that featured ENGL 222X in the Iowa State Daily: https://iowastatedaily.com/275846/news/artificial-intelligence-incorporated-in-new-english-course/
- NSF-funded workshop/conference on text production and comprehension by human and artificial intelligence: https://new.nsf.gov/events/text-production-comprehension-human-artificial
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