How a Creative Approach to AI Can Enrich Both Teaching and Learning With Reed Dickson

D2L's Teach & Learn

Feb 22 2024 • 35 mins

While many educators are cautiously dipping their toes into the LLM waters, this episode's guest has been playing in the depths and enjoying every minute of it.

Reed Dickson is an educator, writer, designer and speaker focused on the future of teaching, learning, EdTech and AI. He joins Dr. Cristi Ford to share his passion for this evolving technology and his thoughts on how educators and students can develop a better understanding of these tools. According to Reed, the best approach is a playful one. Be creative. Get curious. Push AI to see what it can and can’t do.

In this episode, Reed Dickson and host Dr. Cristi Ford talk about:

  • The importance of rethinking course assignments to promote transparent AI use
  • How AI can be used to make learning materials more fun and engaging
  • Why quality control is a must
  • Why becoming future-ready starts by playing and being creative with AI

Remember to follow Reed on the X Platform and Instagram @ReedDicksonUX or on LinkedIn. To read his thoughts on AI for teaching and learning visit his website ReedDickson.com.

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