AI for Wonderfully Wired students with Dr Arno Louw (part b)
This episode, the second of two in a series with Dr. Arno Louw from the University of Johannesburg, focuses on how AI can be a student's best friend and assistant, particularly for wonderfully wired learners. The key takeaway is to use AI to help with the work that is difficult for you, not to do the work for you. This involves prompt engineering, asking the AI better questions by giving it background about yourself, like your age, preferences, and learning style. AI can guide you in writing, explain complex topics simply (like explaining to a 10-year-old), and act as a practice ground for self-advocacy. For learners facing challenges like dyslexia, AI can help overcome bottlenecks and allow great ideas to be expressed. The episode discusses practical uses such as turning spoken ideas into written essays, creating visual aids like mind maps or comic strips, or even building games to understand concepts. It's vital to remain the creative force and the human in charge, using AI as a tool to do better work, and to disclose when you've used AI. Using AI effectively is a conversational process that requires checking, reviewing, and even arguing with the AI's recommendations, which helps improve both the output and the student's learning. AI is presented as a non-judgmental, tireless assistant that adapts to you, helping you understand content and yourself better. It's not a quick fix but a process that requires persistence and integrity. The conversation suggests AI could even revolutionize assessment by providing instant, personalized feedback.
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