AJ5425 ChatGPT in Education

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Tomáš Průdek (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ5425/01: Sat 21. 10. 14:00–18:50 učebna 52, Sat 16. 12. 14:00–18:50 učebna 52, T. Průdek
Prerequisites
This course is intended for all students interested in AI and its effect on education, primarily language teaching and learning. Some understanding of didactics and methodology is beneficial, although not necessary.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 9/20, only registered: 3/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 1/20
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Course objectives
The primary objective of this course is to make students familiar with large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, and their effects on education. Although there will be a brief introduction into how these models work, the main focus will be on practical use of this tool - both for teaching and learning purposes. Apart from that, some ethical problem related to this subject will be discussed.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
- have basic understanding of how LLMs work;
- have learned how to construct a well-written prompt;
- have gained enough knowledge to be able to responsibly use ChatGPT both for teaching and learning, and use it to create quality educational materials;
- be able to evaluate the quality of the output of ChatGPT;
- have become familiar with some of the ethical questions related to this topic;
Syllabus
  • The course will be organised in 2 blocks. Due to the fast-changing nature of this field, the exact content will be specified couple weeks before the first block takes place, but these general points will be covered:
  • 1) Brief overview of machine learning
  • 2) General tips and principles for using LLMs
  • 3) Using AI to enhance your lessons (teacher/student)
  • 4) How to write a functional prompt
  • 5) Ethics of AI
  • 6) Student assignment
Literature
  • KRAHULEC, Ondřej. Počítačem asistované učení jazyků a rozvoj řečové dovednosti mluvení v kontextu her, simulací, hraní rolí a úkolově orientované výuky (Computer-assisted Language Learning and Development of Speaking Skills in Context of Games, Simulations, Role-playing and Task-based Learning). In Věra Janíková, Světlana Hanušová. Výzkum v didaktice cizích jazyků. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2018, p. 59-86. ISBN 978-80-210-9230-3. info
  • Digital language learning and teaching : research, theory, and practice. Edited by Michael Carrier - Ryan M. Damerow - Kathleen M. Bailey. First published. London: Routledge, 2017, xiii, 264. ISBN 9781138696815. info
Teaching methods
This course combines a numebr of learning activities and teaching methods - a lecture, groupwork, and practical tasks on a computer. Between the two sessions, there will be a project to work on. In the second session, there will be short presentations and discussions.
Assessment methods
Active participation during the two sessions is required. In addition, there will be a written project to work on between the sessions and a final presentation of the project in the second session.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět bude realizován pokud se přihlásí alespoň 15 studentů.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin ve 2 blocích.
Teacher's information
If you can, create a ChatGPT account and get familiar with the interface and the way it works. It will save us some itme in the beginning.
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