The strategy titled "Addressing AI's Impact on Writing Skills" aims to mitigate the negative effects of AI tools on students’ writing abilities while promoting writing as a process of thinking. The first aspect focuses on empowering teachers to recognize AI-assisted writing, by conducting workshops and developing resources that highlight the characteristics of AI-generated text. For example, teachers could collaborate to share detection strategies or create a database of AI vs. human-written examples.
Another facet encourages writing as a process of critical thinking. Through creativity-focused workshops and assignments requiring in-depth analysis, students learn to value the writing process. Peer reviews and seminars with experienced writers help integrate creativity with thoughtful writing practices.
Additionally, guidance is provided for students to use AI tools ethically and effectively. Lessons on ethical implications, critical evaluations of AI suggestions, and responsible digital literacy are vital. By fostering discussions on AI’s limitations, students learn to balance technology’s aid without compromising intellectual integrity.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Empower teachers to recognise AI-assisted writing
- Conduct workshops to train teachers in recognising AI-generated text
- Develop resources highlighting common characteristics of AI-written content
- Encourage collaboration among educators to share strategies for detection
- Implement software that detects potential AI-assisted writing in assignments
- Create a database of examples of AI-generated vs. human-generated text
- Promote critical thinking exercises that challenge students to revise AI-written drafts
- Encourage teachers to personalise writing assignments requiring unique perspectives
- Organise teacher-led discussions on technology use and academic honesty
- Support teachers with clear guidelines on handling AI-facilitated cheating
- Advocate for continuous professional development on evolving AI technologies
⛳️ Strategy 2: Encourage writing as a critical thinking process
- Introduce writing workshops focusing on creativity and original thought
- Incorporate writing assignments that require in-depth analysis and reflection
- Foster a classroom culture where the writing process is emphasised over results
- Provide feedback that critiques the reasoning and originality behind students' writing
- Use peer review sessions to help students learn from one another's writing
- Assign projects that integrate research and personal insights, beyond AI's capabilities
- Design activities that require students to defend their writing choices
- Host seminars featuring writers and thinkers who articulate their writing processes
- Promote journaling practices that encourage self-expression and personal growth
- Develop co-curricular writing clubs to engage students in non-academic writing
⛳️ Strategy 3: Guide students in using AI tools ethically and effectively
- Create lessons on the ethical implications of using AI in writing
- Demonstrate how to use AI tools for editing as supportive, not substitute, aids
- Encourage responsible digital literacy that respects intellectual integrity
- Provide students with scenarios depicting misuse of AI tools and consequences
- Host workshops with writers who successfully balance technology use
- Teach students how to critically evaluate suggestions from AI tools
- Develop resources that show ethical use of AI in a variety of writing contexts
- Foster discussions summarising the limitations and risks of AI in writing
- Encourage reflective writing on personal experiences with AI technologies
- Integrate AI literacy into the broader digital citizenship curricula
Bringing accountability to your strategy
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