In the frame of the course content development, members of the project team used artificial intelligence tools. The gained experience was collected, evaluated and summarised in a paper (authors: P. Mazohl, A. Yeratziotis, C. Tsouris, C. Mettouris, G. Papadopoulos). Peter Mazohl had the pleasure of presenting this paper at the INTED 2024, an international conference on education, in Valencia. The course development used the Flipped Instructional Design approach, as it is described in the developed project outcome. The method was based on Backward design, defining competencies.
This approach brought the team in closer contact with Artificiel Intelligence.
About the paper
This paper reports on a study exploring the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for creating content within a Flipped Learning 3.0 course on digital competences for adults. The study was conducted in the frame of the DigiComPass Erasmus+ project (2022-1-CY01-KA220-ADU-000085965). The findings suggest that AI is a useful aid in content creation for Flipped Learning. It enables educators to allocate more time to strategic educational tasks, although it cannot fully automate the process.
Challenges identified include the incompatibility of AI-generated outputs with certain multimedia creation tools. Additionally, the limitations in the current AI tools’ suitability for content creation appeared, alongside concerns about cost, learning curve, and accuracy. Despite these hurdles, users who are aware of its limitations see significant potential in Artificial Intelligence to enhance content creation in flipped classroom settings. The study concludes with recommendations for educators and content developers, emphasizing that AI cannot replace the nuanced work of content development.
Findings about Artificial Intelligence Tools
The reviewers expressed satisfaction with the outcomes, noting that text produced by generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not easily distinguishable as machine-generated, though graphical materials are clearly identifiable as such. They observed that AI tools marginally reduce the time required for course creation. Nevertheless, it does not diminish the need for high qualifications and expertise from the course creator. Rigorous review and verification of AI-generated content are critical due to potential inaccuracies. The tendency of AI to generate irrelevant content was an issue as well. While AI performs well in text-related tasks like analysis, keyword generation, and translation, it falls short in creating high-quality photorealistic images due to noticeable artefacts. Moreover, although AI can produce voice-overs. The absence of human emotion in AI-generated voices led to a preference for human narration in emotionally nuanced content.
About the INTED
INTED2024, the International Technology, Education, and Development Conference, was a global gathering that welcomed participants from over 78 countries. This big number, making it a global platform for learning about education and technology trends. The event featured networking opportunities, oral sessions, workshops, and interactive activities. The main goal was to facilitate the exchange of educational experiences and foster new connections. The conference aimed to inspire attendees, equipping them with new ideas and tools for their professional growth.