The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents exciting possibilities for teaching and learning. These large language models generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and even answer users' questions. But with several options, deciding which generative AI to explore is daunting. In this article, we briefly explore ChatGPT, Bard, and Claude to help you navigate the generative AI landscape. ChatGPT (Open AI) excels at generating creative text formats, like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, and even emails. As a creative text generator ..read more

  We have witnessed an explosion in the development of large language models (LLMs). These AI-powered systems, trained on massive datasets of text and code, can now generate human-quality text, translate languages, write various kinds of content, and even answer your questions in an informative way. OpenAI's ChatGPT opened doors in conversational artificial intelligence (AI), but Anthropic's Claude 2 steps onto the stage with a transformative vision. Claude 2 offers distinct features and capabilities that make it a compelling alternative, particularly for educational settings. What is Cla ..read more

The release of ChatGPT by OpenAI sparked the appearance of other generative large language models (LLMs), such as Google Bard. LLMs are a type of artificial intelligence (AI) trained on a massive dataset of text and code. They learn the statistical relationship between words and phrases to generate responses that are like human-written text. Like ChatGPT, Bard responds to prompts or questions. Bard generates text, translates languages, writes different kinds of creative content, and answers questions in an informative way. As an AI chatbot, Bard is meant to be a rival to the popular ChatGPT ..read more

Ready or not, here comes ChatGPT! ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) is a generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that uses machine learning models to produce human-like text. It can complete sentences, answer questions, generate text, and even hold a conversation with a human user. ChatGPT was trained on a massive amount of text data from the internet and other sources, allowing it to understand and generate responses to a wide variety of topics. As an instructor, you may be curious about how ChatGPT can be utilized in online courses to enhance teaching and learning. He ..read more

By now, you have likely heard about ChatGPT. Launched in 2022 by OpenAI, Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, commonly called ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. ChatGPT, as a generative AI platform, generates responses to text prompts using its knowledge acquired from machine learning through engagement with the internet. ChatGPT interacts with humans in a conversational way. In this article, the human author’s queries and prompts appear as headings in bold text followed by automated responses from ChatGPT. The automated responses written by ChatGPT appear exactly as pres ..read more

Typically, podcasts have been used to deliver instructor-created lectures or supplemental course content. Podcasts are audio files that are made available publicly or privately for listening via streaming or download through a range of devices such as laptops and cell phones. This article provides examples of assignments that ask students to produce podcasts as an alternative to traditional assignments. As a pivot to online teaching during COVID-19, Halabi (2021) described how a student-produced podcast assessment substituted for the final examination in an MBA accounting course. Students wer ..read more

Student-student interaction is a vital part of any student learning experience whether face-to-face, blended/hybrid, or online. With the increasing use of online course delivery in higher education, this is a perfect time to discuss student-student interaction. According to research, the more that students interact with each other through engagement opportunities fostered by the instructor, the more they get to know and learn from each other. In a recent case study, Amrullah and Zahratun (2022) explored how students interact with each other in online learning environments. The study was situat ..read more

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Blogs have evolved as effective digital platforms for student learning and assessment. Blogs can provide a balance between formal written assignments and the freedom of expression through personal writing. Research on the use of blogs in education suggests that students who blog as part of a course requirement demonstrate increased course-related knowledge and experience opportunities for engagement and self-reflection. This article discusses two uses of blogs as assignments for students along with tips for using blogs in educational settings. In a qualitative study, researchers examined seni ..read more

As educators embraced returning to the face-to-face classroom with the uncertainty of COVID, technology played a vital role in supporting teaching and learning.  Online social annotation tools (SA), such as Perusall (https://perusall.com/) and Hypothesis (https://web.hypothes.is/) helped educators address the challenge of keeping students distanced while collaborating. This article captured experiences and reflections as discussed in the literature related to SA tools. Social Annotation Tools Online social annotation tools are digital platforms for making annotations on digital content a ..read more