Hello everyone!
I guess this week we are talking about AI again… And even a week later, I don’t know if my mind has changed about my feelings towards AI.
In the last week, I have been experimenting with ChatGPT and as impressive as it is, it felt weird reading off the answers and thinking about using it for an assignment. It didn’t feel like my writing and it felt artificial, yet so many people use it so much. Sometimes I feel sad about the increased use in technology; I understand that technology helps me in my everyday life so much, but I feel as though AI is depersonalizing education. No one is the same, and obviously there are many more people out there who love to use AI than me and it might be hard for me to understand but the biggest thing I have realized is that technology is only going to get more impressive and as an educator, the expectation is that you are able to use it.
As discussed in class, AI can also be used for tutoring and practice and I think that is one way that it could work; asking ChatGPT to write out scenarios and answers to the scenarios.
I wanted to try this out so I had ChatGPT come up with scenarios around bullying (which is part of the PHE curriculum) and some possible responses for the scenarios. I think this is a good opportunity to practice concepts and answers but I think being more careful about the words used will make this more realistic. Some scenarios are very open ended and could have different responses, which is not as helpful when studying for tests or exams.
ChatGPT Prompt: Come up with 5 scenarios with answers about bullying.
“Scenario 1:
Situation: A student in high school has been consistently teased and harassed by a group of classmates during lunch breaks.
Response: The student should report the incidents to a trusted teacher, counselor, or school administrator. Schools typically have anti-bullying policies in place, and the appropriate authorities can intervene to address the situation and provide support for the victim.
Scenario 2:
Situation: A child in elementary school is being cyberbullied through social media.
Response: Parents should be involved immediately. They should document the cyberbullying incidents, take screenshots, and report the behavior to the social media platform. Additionally, it’s crucial for the parents to communicate with the school and, if necessary, law enforcement to ensure appropriate measures are taken to stop the cyberbullying.
Scenario 3:
Situation: A coworker consistently belittles and mocks a colleague during team meetings, affecting the victim’s performance and mental well-being.
Response: The victim should first address the issue directly with the coworker, expressing how their behavior is impacting them. If the behavior persists, the victim should report it to a supervisor, human resources, or follow the company’s established procedures for dealing with workplace harassment.
Scenario 4:
Situation: A teenager is being bullied for their appearance by peers in their neighborhood.
Response: The teenager should confide in a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, or school counselor. The adult can provide emotional support and guidance on how to handle the situation. Additionally, community programs or workshops addressing diversity and inclusion could be promoted to raise awareness about the harmful effects of bullying based on appearance.
Scenario 5:
Situation: A group of friends is excluding one of their peers, making them feel isolated.
Response: The excluded individual can try to communicate with their friends, expressing how they feel left out and asking for inclusion. If the situation persists, it might be helpful for a teacher or school counselor to facilitate a conversation among the friends to address the issue and promote a more inclusive environment. Encouraging empathy and understanding among peers is essential in fostering positive social dynamics
until next time!
Don’t be a bully xoxo