Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a lecturer at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, where I teach econometrics and research methods, I spend a lot of time thinking about the intersection between data, education and social justice — and how generative AI will reshape the experience of gathering, analyzing and using data for change.

Research Methods 200

Research Methods Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 200

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2024

In response to research claims that Logo, a programming language for children, didn’t work for learning, Papert wrote: This [technocentric] tendency shows up in questions like “what is the effect of the computer on cognitive development?” Papert diagnosed this issue back in 1987.

Culture 213

Culture Cognitive Development Research Methods Study 213

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I had started integrating information literacy skills into my sociology classes with a narrow focus that built on research method topics that were appropriate for an introductory course. In response to this, my focus in teaching information literacy has broadened to include evaluating credibility and point of view in sources.

Teaching 130

Teaching Evaluation Discussions Plagiarism 130

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

I also discuss how to instruct students to include ChatGPT in their research methodology when using the tool to refine research questions. Large language models 1 Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are complex algorithms developed through a type of machine learning called deep learning.

Ethics 128

Ethics Feedback Intelligence Language 128

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I had started integrating information literacy skills into my sociology classes with a narrow focus that built on research method topics that were appropriate for an introductory course. In response to this, my focus in teaching information literacy has broadened to include evaluating credibility and point of view in sources.

Teaching 111

Teaching Evaluation Discussions Plagiarism 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

I also discuss how to instruct students to include ChatGPT in their research methodology when using the tool to refine research questions. Large language models 1 Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are complex algorithms developed through a type of machine learning called deep learning.

Ethics 107

Ethics Feedback Intelligence Language 107