The report shows some of the course work had a map with misspelled or made-up locations. Characters’ names change within the same story. An illustration shows animals that do not look quite right. This is frustrating for parents who are spread thin on time and to have to correct errors on homework just adds to a long workday.
Education Expert and author of College Prep Genius, Jean Burk, says teachers are overwhelmed but when using Ai should understand- it’s a tool, not a crutch. “I think it’s important they require to have a quality control review. If you want to use it, give it more precise instructions, but then go back in with a 2nd or 3rd trap asking it to audit.” She said.
Burk says the technology drastically reduces time; however, teachers should make sure they have double check. “It can search 50 websites for you. Ok, great- then you have something to build on.” She said.
She suggested teachers write a disclaimer that says, “this is Ai generated”, but that likely won’t go over well with parents.
She says as far as losing interest in poorly constructed ai reading assignments- Burk says that starts at home. “That goes back to the parents. Are you on your phone scrolling? Because they’re going to mimic you. We put a lot of pressure on teachers to basically do everything when they have our kids for a small amount of time when we have them from birth to 22. My kids are voracious readers because we read to them constantly- every day.”
The education expert says ai is a great tool but should be used as a ‘first draft’, then reviewed before making it the final draft. “It’s a great to build on- but don’t take it as gospel.” She said.