Title: Resources
Course: AI Guide Academy > Section: Other Resources

Introduction

Welcome to our resources book!

We have crafted a collection of resources for you, including guides, studies, and insights on AI in education. Feel free to browse and share your thoughts, participate in discussions, and suggest additional materials in the resources forum. When participating, please remember to be respectful and considerate of others' perspectives. We hope you enjoy!

Websites

Websites

In this chapter, you will find different websites that may interest you. We've included guides on using AI in education, engaging explorable explanations of machine learning, and interactive essays on complex topics for those who want to dive deeper into the workings of AI and machine learning. If you find any websites you think should be included in our resources, write about them in our resources forum.

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AI Guides for Educators

1. AI guide and assignments for Educators: https://aipedagogy.org/

This project, developed by metaLAB , an organization located at Harvard University, the Freie Universität Berlin, and the Academy of Arts and Design Basel, aims to introduce AI tools relevant to educational settings while also clarifying misconceptions and cutting through the hype surrounding AI. It also proposes assignments that aim to foster informed discussions on the risks, benefits, and potential impacts of AI tools. The metaLAB also developed an AI code of conduct for AI implementation in education.

2. 101 creative ideas to use AI in education, a crowdsourced collection: https://zenodo.org/records/8355454

This crowdsourced collection book contains ideas from educators in multiple educational scenarios, as well as researchers and student-educators, to use AI in education for various subjects and learning goals. You can download the book for free on the website or right here .

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Explorable Explanations

1. A visual introduction to machine learning: http://www.r2d3.us/visual-intro-to-machine-learning-part-1/

If you are interested in how AI works, you can explore this visual explanation of how machine learning, a core component of AI tools, uses statistical learning to automatically identify patterns in data.

2. How generative music works: https://teropa.info/loop/#/title

This explorable exploration takes you on a journey through the world of generative music, from its origins to the current techniques powered by machine learning. Discover various generative music systems and experiment with creating your own tunes through a visually immersive experience.

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Dive Deeper

1. Tinkering with neural networks: The neural network playground

A neural network is a specific type of machine learning model designed to mimic the human brain by using layers of interconnected "neurons" to process data. This website allows you to tinker with a neural network by choosing various statistical settings and controls to adapt to what you want to explore.

2. Models all the way down: https://knowingmachines.org/models-all-the-way#

This website explores how training sets are created and utilized in building AI models and their role in shaping biases within these systems. Developed by Knowing Machines, a research project dedicated to uncovering the histories, practices, and politics of machine learning training, it offers a deeper understanding of how AI learns to interpret the world.

3. AI explorables: https://pair.withgoogle.com/explorables/

As machine learning usage grows, it raises key questions about fairness, model predictions, and data privacy. This website offers interactive essays to guide you through these topics.

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Research studies

Research studies

In this chapter, you will find peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed research studies investigating the use of AI in educational contexts, especially in special higher education. Some studies have an optimistic view of AI, whereas others are more skeptical. If you find any studies you think should be included in our resources, make sure to write about it in our resources forum.

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AI supportive

AI Supportive Studies

While cautious regarding the challenges of AI in education, the following studies present an optimistic view and investigate how it can be used to improve teaching and learning, especially in higher education scenarios.

1. Do AI chatbots improve students' learning outcomes? Evidence from a meta-analysis

AI chatbots are becoming more popular in education, and many studies have explored how they affect students' learning. However, the results of these studies have been inconsistent. This study reviewed 24 randomized experiments to better understand the impact of AI chatbots on learning outcomes. The findings showed that AI chatbots had a strong positive effect, especially in higher education compared to primary and secondary education. Additionally, shorter interventions with chatbots were more effective than longer ones, possibly because the novelty of the technology wore off over time. The study suggests that to improve learning outcomes, AI chatbots should include features like human-like avatars, gamification, and emotional intelligence.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.13334

2. Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Higher Education Institutions: A Systems Approach

The rapid growth of AI, especially generative tools like ChatGPT, presents new opportunities and challenges for higher education. While much has been written on AI in this context, few studies take a systems approach. This article fills that gap by creating a causal loop diagram to map how AI transforms higher education institutions (HEIs). The model shows how AI investments can improve student learning, research, and administration while addressing challenges like academic integrity and adapting to market changes. The study emphasizes the need for HEI leaders to think systematically to manage AI’s impact and avoid pitfalls and suggests further research into the sustainability of AI transformation in HEIs.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su16146118

3. Personalized learning through AI

Education is undergoing a transformation with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is reshaping teaching strategies. Central to this change is personalized learning, where AI customizes content to suit each learner's needs and pace. This paper explores AI-driven personalized learning, including its impact on e-learning, AI-powered tutors, and the ethical challenges it presents.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2977-3903/5/2023039

4. Revolutionising Distance Learning: A Comparative Study of Learning Progress with AI-Driven Tutoring (not peer-reviewed)

While generative AI is expected to greatly impact education, its potential at the university level has yet to be fully realized. This study provides initial evidence that generative AI can significantly speed up learning. We tested the AI-powered assistant Syntea with hundreds of distance learning students across 40+ courses at IU International University of Applied Sciences. Results show that Syntea reduced study time by about 27% on average after three months, highlighting its potential to accelerate and personalize learning at scale.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2403.14642

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AI Skeptical

AI Skeptical Studies

The studies below examine the potential negative impacts of AI in education and emphasize the need for a cautious approach when integrating AI into learning environments.

1. The effects of over-reliance on AI dialogue systems on students' cognitive abilities: a systematic review

As AI dialogue systems become more common in education, it's important to understand how they impact students' thinking. This review looks at how over-reliance on AI affects critical cognitive skills like decision-making and critical thinking. We examined 14 studies and found that students often prefer quick AI-generated solutions, which can hinder their ability to think critically and make decisions, even amid ethical concerns.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40561-024-00316-7

2. ChatGPT : The cognitive effects on learning and memory

As AI technologies like ChatGPT become more integrated into education, understanding their impact on cognitive functions is crucial. While AI holds great potential for personalized learning and easy access to information, excessive reliance on AI could lead to reduced critical thinking and memory retention. This article reviews these potential risks and emphasizes the need for AI to complement, not replace, human cognitive abilities. The paper calls for further research on the long-term cognitive effects of interacting with advanced AI models.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/brx2.30

3. Generative AI Usage and Exam Performance (not peer-reviewed)

This study examines the impact of using generative AI tools like ChatGPT on students' exam performance. By analyzing student essays with GenAI detection systems, we found that students using GenAI scored an average of 6.71 points lower than non-users. While GenAI may enhance learning and engagement, its use is linked to lower exam scores, especially for students with high learning potential. These findings offer crucial insights for the ongoing debate on integrating GenAI in higher education and highlight the need for careful consideration by educators and policymakers.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2404.19699

4. Can We Delegate Learning to Automation?: A Comparative Study of LLM Chatbot s, Search Engines, and Books (not peer-reviewed)

With the rise of LLM-based chatbot s, students are using them more for learning, which raises concerns among educators. They worry these tools might cause students to skip critical steps in the learning process. In this study, we compared three learning sources with varying automation levels using 92 university students. We found that LLMs help students understand concepts but have limited impact on knowledge retention. Additionally, students with higher academic competence engaged more deeply with content, relying less on search activities.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2410.01396

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