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This is a lesson plan that offers metaphor as an innovative approach to teaching about the ethical use of generative Al. The cake-making analogy equates different ways of acquiring a cake (baking from scratch, using a readymade mix from a box, buying from a bakery or buying preserved cake from a supermarket) with varying degrees of reliance on Al as a shortcut for tasks or assignments. The lesson invites participants (who may be students or teachers) to critically consider the implications of each mode, examining factors such as quality, time, cost, and personal investment. This analogy is then applied to generative Al, prompting discussions on essential learning outcomes of a course or of a particular assignment, quality of output, learning process, and the ethical considerations of Al use. The lesson plan concludes by collaboratively developing guidelines for responsible Al usage in different contexts. This analogy has been used effectively with students and educators alike, encouraging thoughtful conversations about the role of Al in learning and its potential to either support or hinder the educational process.

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Teaching and Generative AI: Pedagogical Possibilities and Productive Tensions

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

2024

First Page

237

Last Page

245

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