According to the dean of the School of Management and Social Sciences, “Strategically integrating these tools can enhance learning, helping students develop a sense of purpose that enables them to make a positive difference in society”In this regard, it is worth noting that the emergence of IAG in education has opened up a range of possibilities that challenge traditional methods of learning and assessment, fostering a transformation in the way we teach and learn.
The article notes that teachers play a crucial role in guiding the ethical and productive use of technology, thereby creating a positive impact.
In fact, according to ORT’sCenter for Higher Education Innovation, “assessing learning in the context of IAG requires a redesign of teaching strategies through specific guidelines.” Cometto emphasizes the need to redesign assessment strategies in the context of IAG.
Learning is not simply about finding information quickly, but about intellectually assimilating that information and using it as a foundation for developing new ideas, concepts, and theories.
Dr. Teresa Cometto
Another important point raised by the dean is transparency in the use of these tools. Cometto emphasizes that “submitting content that is not one’s own without citing it constitutes a breach of academic integrity,” so it is essential that students clearly indicate the tool used and the relevant prompts when incorporating automatically generated information.
In addition, the article highlights the potential of AI to foster teamwork and participation in community projects. Cometto argues that using virtual assistants to facilitate discussions and generate ideas can improve communication and collaboration among students, thereby promoting more active and engaged learning.
Teresa Cometto holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain) and a degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of the Republic (Uruguay). She is the dean of the School of Business and Social Sciences at Universidad ORT Uruguay.