Dec 18 2024
Beware of Metacognitive Laziness: The Role of Generative AI in Learning
Welcome to The Culture Compute Podcast! In this episode, I, Sai Gattupalli, explore the fascinating research surrounding generative AI, focusing on its effects on learning motivation, self-regulated learning processes, and performance outcomes. Specifically, I review the 2024 paper "Beware of Metacognitive Laziness" by Fan et al., which introduces the critical concept of metacognitive laziness and raises questions about the role of tools like ChatGPT in reshaping education.
Key Topics Discussed
The emerging concept of metacognitive laziness and its implications for learning.How generative AI impacts motivation, self-regulation, and performance in education.The broader interplay between human-AI collaboration in hybrid learning systems.Practical insights for educators and researchers to harness AI responsibly while promoting deep learning.
References:
Fan, Y., Tang, L., Le, H., Shen, K., Tan, S., Zhao, Y., Shen, Y., Li, X., & GaĹĄeviÄ, D. (2024). Beware of metacognitive laziness: Effects of generative artificial intelligence on learning motivation, processes, and performance. British Journal of Educational Technology, 00, 1â42. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.13544
Risko, E. F., & Gilbert, S. J. (2016). Cognitive offloading. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 20(9), 676-688. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2016.07.002
Alter, A. L., Oppenheimer, D. M., Epley, N., & Eyre, R. N. (2007). Overcoming intuition: Metacognitive difficulty activates analytic reasoning. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 136(4), 569. https://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2007-16657-003
Cukurova, M. (2024). The interplay of learning, analytics and artificial intelligence in education: A vision for hybrid intelligence. British Journal of Educational Technology. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.13514
Related Podcast Episodes
Episode 9: Ethical and Responsible Use of Generative AI in Education with Torrey Trust, PhDhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4HD2aeFQlVvkqhMkhdupod
About the Culture Compute Podcast
The Culture Compute Podcast explores the intersections of culture, technology, and education, hosted by Sai Gattupalli from the Advanced Learning Technologies Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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Original Music by the talented Liborio Conti, sourced from https://www.no-copyright-music.com/.Additional sounds courtesy of Suno AI.
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Email: sgattupalli@educ.umass.edu
Thank you for listening! Until next time, rememberâin the world of AI and education, the most powerful intelligence remains human intelligence. Keep questioning, keep learning, and keep computing culture.