Cultivating Critical AI Literacies

Christopher Ostro shares a big picture look at AI detection tools on episode 555 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I think there are tons of students I interact with who are really just curious and trying to use these tools to dig deeper. -Christopher Ostro I want them getting practice on these things that are going to be part of their future careers and lives. I love that my classroom is a stage for that. -Christopher Ostro I think AI detection has a place, but its place is limited. I don't think it should ever be the sole reason a student is getting honor coded. -Christopher Ostro I love to tell my students if all you're doing with these tools is taking the output and submitting as your own work, you don't have a job. -Christopher Ostro Resources Video: AI Detection: A Literature Review with Christopher Ostro Slides: AI Detection: A Literature Review University of Colorado Boulder Learning Design Group Video: Student Use of AI: A Panel Dialogue GPTZero, TurnItIn AI Detector, Writer.AI Can linguists distinguish between ChatGPT/AI and human writing?: A study of research ethics and academic publishing, by J. Elliott Casal & Matt Kessler A real-world test of artificial intelligence infiltration of a university examinations system: A “Turing Test” case study, by Peter Scarfe, Kelly Watcham, and Alasdair Clarke Simple techniques to bypass GenAI text detectors: implications for inclusive education, by Mike Perkins et al Can AI-Generated Text be Reliably Detected? by Vinu Sankar Sadasivan et al Testing of detection tools for AI-generated text, by Debora Weber-Wulff et al GPT detectors are biased against non-native English writers, by Weixin Liang et al Detecting ChatGPT-generated essays in a large-scale writing assessment: Is there a bias against non-native English speakers? by Yang Jiang et al Kaggle competition 2023 - 2024 h/t to Janae Cohn who shared the article on LinkedIn and posted some additional reflective questions we might ask, as we refuse GenAI in writing studies Refusing GenAI in Writing Studies: A Quickstart Guide, by Jennifer Sano-Franchini, West Virginia University; Megan McIntyre, University of Arkansas;Maggie Fernandes, University of Arkansas Maha Bali’s writing on AI (and other topics) A Man on the Inside Daytripper (DC Comics)

Todd Zakrajsek shares about Classroom Assessment Techniques on episode 554 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode There's a lot of things that we don't know that we don't know until we try to do it. -Todd Zakrajsek If 90% get it wrong, you didn't teach it well. -Todd Zakrajsek It is so important for the students to understand that you can discuss a point and nobody knows the answer at the end, but you have thought through it. -Todd Zakrajsek To what extent am I helping you to learn in this class? What could I do to further facilitate your learning? What are you doing to facilitate your own learning? And what could you do to further facilitate your own learning? -Todd Zakrajsek Resources Classroom Assessment Techniques: Formative Feedback Tools for College and University Teachers, 3rd Edition by Thomas A. Angelo & Todd D. Zakrajsek Lilly Conferences POD Conference Emily Pitts Donahoe James Marion Darlack - h/t - both of Bonni’s recommendations this episode came from Jim Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group Whiteboard tips and tricks Pillow App

Liz Norell shares about her book, The Present Professor, on episode 553 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode What student behavior just triggers your frustration more than anything else? -Liz Norell Reflect: What kind of expectations do we have of other people? Are those expectations reasonable? Are their priorities the same as mine? -Liz Norell We are living in very interesting times. -Liz Norell I don’t think that we can cultivate empathy if we're not feeling psychologically safe ourselves. -Liz Norell Resources The Present Professor: Authenticity and Transformational Teaching, by Elizabeth A. Norell Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom, by bell hooks* Liz’s webinar on January 20, 2025: George Washington’s Farewell Address A Pedagogy of Kindness, by Catherine “Cate” Denial* Unconditional positive regard Today, Explained Ep. 403 - Burn, baby, burn

Cyndi Kernahan discusses her book Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom on episode 552 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Students begin to better understand institutionalized racism, which is my main goal for them. -Cyndi Kernahan When we focus on it as systemic, it allows students to stop focusing so much on themselves about, like, am I a good person or am I a bad person? -Cyndi Kernahan There's a lot of psych research that shows that it's easier for people to think about their own social privilege when they can also think about other parts of their identity that may not hold as much privilege. -Cyndi Kernahan Resources Teaching about Race and Racism in the College Classroom: Notes from a White Professor, by Cyndi Kernahan The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion, by Sarah Rose Cavanagh McIntosh, Peggy, & Cleveland, Caitlin. (1990). White privilege: unpacking the invisible knapsack. The failed NFL diversity ‘rule’ corporate America loves, by Gus Garcia-Roberts for The Washington Post (gift article) Viji Sathy and Kelly Hogan Bryan Dewsbury Tracie Addy Slow Horses - Season 1 Harry Potter - Wizards of Baking Somebody Somewhere - Season 3 Broke: The Racial Consequences Underfunding Public Universities The Wedding People

Peter Felten + Kassidy Puckett share about relationship-rich education at scale on episode 551 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We need to help students understand that relationships matter for their learning, their well-being, and success. -Peter Felten Curiosity is a practice. -Peter Felten Empathy in the classroom is not just about being kind; it's about actively listening and understanding where our students are coming from. -Kassidy Puckett Sharing personal stories in the classroom can break down barriers and foster a space where students feel seen and understood. -Kassidy Puckett Resources What Works” When Building Educational Relationships? What Are Barriers to Relationship-Rich Education? Faculty Perspectives Relationship-Rich Education at Scale, aka the Too Many Bodies Problem Mentimeter Relationship-Rich Education at Scale, by Peter Felten & Ann Marie Farrell  Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College, by Peter Felten & Leo M Lambert Connections Are Everything: A College Student's Guide to Relationship-Rich Education, by Peter Felten, Leo M. Lambert, Isis Artze-Vega, & Oscar R Miranda Tapia Building study-related relationships: How student relationships and readiness affect academic outcome in higher education, dissertation by Annika Maria Fjelkner Pihl Heads Up! Quizlet Live Episode 199 with Sierra Smith Connecting in the Online Classroom, by Rebecca Glazier Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Homeless Live Will and Harper

Kerry Mandulak talks about the importance of transparency in learning and teaching (TILT) on episode 550 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We can teach in a way where different types of learners can be successful. -Kerry Mandulak Perfect is the enemy of us all. -Kerry Mandulak I am consistently trying to impress upon students how important reflection and revising is on their learning, because students often want to just move on. -Kerry Mandulak A good hug makes a big difference. Personal connections really make a difference. -Kerry Mandulak Resources Gretchen Rubin’s Habits Resources Better Than Before, by Gretchen Rubin Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) Higher Education Implementing Transparency in Learning and Teaching in Higher Ed in Speech Science Coursework: A Tutorial, by Kerry Callahan Mandulak “Clear is kind.” - Brené Brown CornelLab Merlin Bird App Transparent Design in Higher Education Teaching and Leadership: A Guide to Implementing the Transparency Framework Institution-Wide to Improve Learning and Retention, edited by Mary-Ann Winkelmes, Allison Boye, Suzanne Tapp Gratitude Zine Template, by Austin Kleon A Bit Much, by Lindsay Rush

Rajiv Jhangiani shares reflections on designing for justice on episode 549 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode One of the actions that is in the plan for developing a framework for ethical educational technology is that new tools that are procured are not going to reinforce systemic biases. -Rajiv Jhangiani If you're really intentionally focusing on social justice explicitly, students can tell. -Rajiv Jhangiani Resources Inclusive Education Research Lab About the Inclusive Education Research Lab In Memory's Kitchen: A Legacy from the Women of Terezin The UN Refugee Agency Brock University’s Strategic Plan Changing our (Dis)Course: A Distinctive Social Justice Aligned Definition of Open Education, by Sarah R. Lambert from Deakin University, Australia Sara Goldrick-Rab Achieving the Dream Against Hope: OpenEd24 with Robin DeRosa Open Education Network: Open Pedagogy Video Collection Accessagogy Podcast with Ann Gagne Remixer from Bryan Mathers Bruny Island KPU Zero Textbook Cost Initiative eCampusOntario: On a Path to Open Learning Through Play: The Importance of Library Makerspaces Kindness, by David Wilcox

Betsy Barre discusses the times when we are holding our breath while holding class on episode 548 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I think we could be more generous when we talk to people who disagree with us about pedagogy and recognize the complexity of the decisions that we're making. -Betsy Barre There’s been a lot of really somewhat heated discourse about whether it’s appropriate to share your views in class, or if that’s a violation of your responsibilities. -Betsy Barre Institutions can't be fully neutral. -Betsy Barre Resources Holding Class While Holding Our Breath, by Betsy Barre Stop Treating Students Like Babies: They are citizens in a democracy, not infants in a nursery Teaching: What happened in classes in the days after the election We Asked for It: The politicization of research, hiring, and teaching made professors sitting ducks. I’m a College President, and I Hope My Campus Is Even More Political This Year by Michael Roth Protest and Civil Disobedience Are Two Different Things, by Keith E. Whittington 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, by David Yeager Moral Tribes: Emotion, Reason, and the Gap Between Us and Them, by Joshua Greene The Lies That Bind: Rethinking Identity, by Kwame Anthony Appiah Why We Argue (And How We Should): A Guide to Political Disagreement in an Age of Unreason, by Robert B. Talisse & Scott F. Aikin Teaching Religion and Upholding Academic Freedom (read what Betsy Barre had to share and she recommends Charles Mathewes essay, especially)

Bonni Stachowiak shares some gift ideas for those who teach in higher education on episode 547 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I would like to share some gift ideas, perhaps for the holidays, perhaps for other reasons, and specifically to inspire, to encourage, to nourish someone that you know, or perhaps even yourself, who has a love for teaching and a love for learning. -Bonni Stachowiak A love letter to all things bookish... a must have for every book collection and makes a wonderful literary gift for book lovers, writers, and more. -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Clothing from the Human Restoration Project Bibliophile Banned Books Puzzle Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany The Work of Art The Mythmakers # The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien, by John Hendrix Flighty Pro Hollyland Lark M2 Mics AirPods Evergoods Access Pouch 2L Bonni is still working on the video showing the Access pouch and will add it here in the notes, once it is available Lap Desk Pillow Travel Pillow Apple TV+ Subscription Fujifilm Instax Link Wide Printer Judith A. Bassett Canid Education and Conservation Center The Nap Ministry's Rest Deck: 50 Practices to Resist Grind Culture Evidencing Teaching Achievements in Higher Education The National Teaching Repository Website The National Teaching Repository - Browse and Search

Kristine Johnson + J. Michael Rifenburg share about A Long View of Undergraduate Research on episode 546 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode A good mentor will orient you in this field and point you in a direction that might be generative. -Kristine Johnson I focus on how research experience can be translated into practical tools like resumes and cover letters. -J. Michael Rifenburg Some undergraduate researchers experience isolation, often working alone in environments like libraries. -J. Michael Rifenburg Some of the inequities we see occur are a failure of imagination on our part. -Kristine Johnson Resources A Long View of Undergraduate Research: Alumni Perspectives on Inquiry, Belonging, and Vocation, by Kristine Johnson and J. Michael Rifenburg Reading Group Guide and Discussion Guides Council on Undergraduate Research Ten salient practices of undergraduate research mentors: A review of the literature Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College, by Peter Felten and Leo M. Lambert Brownfield Sites Civics of Technology Curriculum and Blog Farewell Little Bird, by Harold Jarche Karen Costa on LinkedIn Lovely One, by Katanji Brown Jackson Awake - Tycho The Multiplication Effect, by Mac Lake