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4.1 🤖💬 Bot Reflection (Required to earn certificate)
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Posted by CUNY Mindset Initiative on June 20, 2025 at 7:17 pm🤖 Step 1: Say hello to our 🤖Section 4.1 Tutor (this will open in a new tab)! Follow the prompts and converse with it for at least 5 minutes. It has been designed to ask you questions about your experiences and reactions to this section. Type “END” into the bot at any time to get a summary of topics covered.
💬 Step 2: Return here and share your experience in the reflection forum. How did it go? Any surprises with this kind of interaction? (Alternatively, you can simply copy & paste the summary you get after typing “END.”)
âś… After you submit your response, please return to Module 4 – section 4.1 and move on to the next section.
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4.1 Tutor Summary
In our conversation, you shared that while you haven’t had direct experience with AI in the classroom yet, you’re aware of the need to account for this technology’s growing presence in education and beyond. You expressed valid concerns about the potential impact of AI on the development of writing skills and the risk of people relying too heavily on AI-generated summaries without engaging deeply with original sources.
We discussed how this module on growth mindset and Gen AI can help you critically examine these issues and explore strategies for adapting your teaching practice. You identified key challenges, such as communicating the value of good writing skills to students and reminding them of the limitations of AI tools.
Throughout our exchange, I encouraged you to approach this technological shift with a growth mindset – embracing the opportunity to learn new skills, update your syllabi, and find ways to leverage AI to support student learning while also emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and creativity.
As you continue through this module, keep reflecting on how you can reframe the conversation around AI and writing instruction in ways that empower students to engage critically with these tools and develop the skills they’ll need to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Remember that you’re not alone in grappling with these questions – this module provides a space to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and grow together.
Keep up the great work! I’m excited to see how you’ll apply these insights in your teaching practice. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions or reflections along the way.
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4.1 Tutor Summary
In our conversation, you shared that while you haven’t had the opportunity to apply Generative AI in the classroom yet, you’ve been attending seminars and observing its use in administration. This demonstrates your curiosity and openness to learning about this emerging technology.
You expressed valid concerns about AI hallucinations, the potential for AI to replace humans, and the issue of bias. These are important considerations as we navigate the development and implementation of Gen AI.
This module on Generative AI has been added to the Growth Mindset series you’re working through, providing a timely opportunity to explore the intersection of these topics. By engaging with the material with an open and growth-oriented mindset, you may discover new possibilities for leveraging AI to support student learning and enhance your teaching practices, while remaining mindful of the potential challenges.
As you continue through the module, remember that you’re not alone in navigating this new territory. The reflection spaces offer a chance to share your thoughts and learn from others’ experiences. Embrace this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Gen AI and consider how it might shape the future of education.
Keep up the great work, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or reflections along the way!
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4.1 Tutor Summary
In our conversation, you expressed concerns about the potential negative impacts of generative AI on student learning and skill development. You shared your frustration with AI’s constant affirmation and how it may contribute to students’ expectations of positive reinforcement even when they are not succeeding. You also questioned the characterization of generative AI as a once-in-a-generation technology, drawing parallels to the Luddites’ concerns about job displacement and the erosion of skills.
Throughout our discussion, you emphasized the importance of helping students develop essential skills and dispositions through effortful practice and deep thinking. You highlighted the need for educators to critically examine the long-term consequences of AI adoption and to actively shape the future of AI in education in ways that prioritize human growth and wellbeing.
As you continue through this module, I encourage you to keep engaging critically with the ideas presented and to share your valuable perspectives with your colleagues. Your insights into the potential risks and unintended consequences of AI are crucial contributions to this complex and evolving conversation. Keep pushing back against assumptions and advocating for student learning and development as you explore the intersection of growth mindset and generative AI.
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4.4 Tutor Summary
Thank you for this thoughtful and candid discussion. You’ve clearly demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering critical thinking, reflection, and resilience in your students. You’re already doing the hard work of guiding them through discomfort, helping them build confidence in their own ideas, and creating opportunities for them to evaluate AI critically—both its potential value and its ethical and environmental harms.
While exploring whether generative AI can support or challenge a growth mindset, you emphasized that your methods, which do not rely on AI, already yield positive results in student learning. Your students’ disappointment with AI also serves as a learning moment, deepening their understanding of its limitations and sharpening their critical thinking.
Ultimately, this conversation underscored that your emphasis on choice, agency, and sustained cognitive practices is central to fostering growth in your classroom. Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences. If you ever decide to revisit this topic or explore something new, I’ll be ready to continue the dialogue.
Take care, and wishing you continued success in your teaching journey!
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