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Playlist #15 Prompted to Reflect: AI, Critical Thinking, & Assessment

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  • Each playlist features a few short podcast episodes or videos — less than 60 minutes total — centered on a common theme or topic related to teaching.
  • Listen on your commute, walk, or between classes.

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Playlist #15: Prompted to Reflect: AI, Critical Thinking, & Assessment 

Welcome to a space for deep thinking about Generative AI (GenAI) and its role in learning. This month we begin with a dive into how we can help students think critically about AI tools, then we shift to a fresh metaphor for guiding conversations around AI and assessment – moving from compliance-focused stoplights to dynamic menu boards that encourage thoughtful engagement.


Reflective, Addresses Intentional of Tools, Applicable for Faculty & Students – 28 minutes

Transcript for Think Critically about AI


Conversational, Menu Analogy, Broadly Applicable – OTEI recommends listening to minute 0 – 20


Playlist Created by: S. Otterbeck, Ph.D.

Blog Post Created by: Z. Adnan and S. Otterbeck, Ph.D.