Learning Network: Teaching and learning in the era of ChatGPT

A lesson plan and writing prompt

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 27, 2023 Dear Reader, Late last year, a major breakthrough in the world of artificial intelligence put extraordinary powers in the hands of anyone with access to the internet. Kevin Roose, the Times Tech columnist, calls ChatGPT "the best artificial intelligence chatbot ever released to the general public." He also notes, however, that the technology has "already sent many educators into a panic" since, of course, students can use it to do their work for them, passing off A.I.-generated essays and problem sets as their own. In a new lesson plan, we invite students to be part of the conversation about the issues these chatbots raise for teaching and learning. Via free links to some of the many recent Times articles and Opinion essays on the topic, we also invite them to help design ethical guidelines and curriculum projects that envision how schools may use A.I. chatbots safely and productively for learning. In addition, we have posted a related Student Opinion forum that asks, "How should schools respond to ChatGPT?" When your classes are ready, we invite them to share their thoughts. Sincerely, The Learning Network RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Illustration by The New York Times; photographs by kyoshino and Khuruchon Chanthanyakorn, via Getty Images CURRENT EVENTS Lesson Plan: Teaching and Learning in the Era of ChatGPT First students learn about and share their thoughts on the issues A.I. chatbots raise for schools. Then, we invite them to help design both ethical guidelines and curriculum projects that use the tool for learning. By Katherine Schulten Nata Metlukh STUDENT OPINION How Should Schools Respond to ChatGPT? Have you experimented with this new technology? Can teachers and students use it productively, ethically and safely in your opinion? How? By Katherine Schulten Lauren Lancaster for The New York Times CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION What Students Are Saying About Dirt Roads, Dogs and the Year of the Rabbit This week we round up teena responses on three Picture Prompts. By The Learning Network Nina Westervelt for The New York Times VOCABULARY Vocabulary in Context: Dance Like You're Wednesday Addams Test your vocabulary and reading comprehension with this quiz based on the Times article "Dance Like You're Wednesday Addams." Compiled by Katherine Schulten Sarah Baril Gaudet Film Club: 'The Benevolents' What does it mean to be a good listener? By The Learning Network What's Going On in This Graph? | Feb. 1, 2023 How do global temperatures for the last eight years compare to the mid-20th century average temperature? By The Learning Network Esther Horvath for The New York Times Our 4th Annual STEM Writing Contest We invite students to choose an issue or question in science, technology, engineering, math or health, then write an engaging 500-word explanation. Contest Dates: Jan. 18 - Feb. 15, 2023. By The Learning Network Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to LNfeedback@nytimes.com. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Learning Network from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Learning Network, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018