This UNESCO publication offers concrete recommendations for policy-makers and educational institutions on how the uses of GenAI tools can be designed to protect human agency and genuinely benefit learners, teachers and researchers.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
Assign chapters to read as homework to discuss in class, and apply in assignments.
Technical Requirements:
Works on Windows browsers with Adobe Acrobat Reader
Identify Major Learning Goals:
To define generative AI and discuss how it works
To identify controversies around generative AI and their implications for education
To discuss regulations regarding the use of generative AI in education
To discuss policy frameworks for the use of generative AI in education and research
To discuss creative use of GenAI in education and research
To discuss GenAI and the future of education and research
Target Student Population:
College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional, Pre- and in-service educators
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic ICT literacy, basic understanding of computers, and knowledge of education
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This well-researched guide, developed by UNESCO, provides authoritative, accurate, relevant and concise information an international perspective. It is a stand-alone guide that can be used flexibly in many educational settings. The content provides essential concepts that are well presented, organized and summarized. Links work and are appropriatelly attitributed.
Concerns:
There is not a complete demonstration of the concept presented as the material is copyright 2023 and new concepts have come out since then. The source demonstrates a core concept grounded in the discipline, but is not current although the content is still relevant. The information provided is accurate as of the time of publication but needs to be updated. Not all of the links work.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The learning goals explicitly suport ICT litearcy standards. The guide provides basic information and builds a solid knowledge base efficiently and progressively, building on prior concents, while tying the main topics together well. The material significantly facilitates ICT application in various educational settings.
Concerns:
Prerequisite knowledge is not identified.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The guide is professional looking and easy to navigate independently. Little technical skill is needed. While the guide is not interactive itself, it facilitates action. The website is ADA-compliant, including on mobile devices.
Concerns:
The material is not interactive. If the user is not familiar with Adobe Acrobat Reader the material might be hard to use without guidance, and no help feature is provided.
Creative Commons:
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