A University of Staffordshire student has expressed her frustration over being taught on AI-generated slides, sparking debate about the role of artificial intelligence in education.
The incident occurred during a lecture where the lecturer was using pre-made slides created by an AI tool. The student, who wished to remain anonymous, approached the lecturer after class and confronted them about using the technology, according to footage obtained by the university's student newspaper.
The student claimed that she felt disrespected and undermined when her lecturer opted for pre-generated content over creating original materials herself. "I just felt like I was being fed information that someone else had already written," she said in an interview.
The student also expressed concerns about the potential lack of human interaction and the absence of feedback in AI-assisted lectures. "It's all very impersonal, and you're not really engaging with anyone or anything," she noted.
Lecturers have been using AI tools to create pre-made slides for years, but the issue has gained more attention recently as universities begin to adopt these technologies on a larger scale.
The lecturer at the University of Staffordshire defended their use of AI-generated content, stating that it helps to streamline lectures and free up time for more in-depth discussions. However, some argue that this approach can lead to a lack of personal connection between students and instructors.
As universities continue to explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI in education, concerns about authenticity and engagement are likely to persist.
The incident occurred during a lecture where the lecturer was using pre-made slides created by an AI tool. The student, who wished to remain anonymous, approached the lecturer after class and confronted them about using the technology, according to footage obtained by the university's student newspaper.
The student claimed that she felt disrespected and undermined when her lecturer opted for pre-generated content over creating original materials herself. "I just felt like I was being fed information that someone else had already written," she said in an interview.
The student also expressed concerns about the potential lack of human interaction and the absence of feedback in AI-assisted lectures. "It's all very impersonal, and you're not really engaging with anyone or anything," she noted.
Lecturers have been using AI tools to create pre-made slides for years, but the issue has gained more attention recently as universities begin to adopt these technologies on a larger scale.
The lecturer at the University of Staffordshire defended their use of AI-generated content, stating that it helps to streamline lectures and free up time for more in-depth discussions. However, some argue that this approach can lead to a lack of personal connection between students and instructors.
As universities continue to explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI in education, concerns about authenticity and engagement are likely to persist.
. I get it, lecturers want to save time, but can't they at least try to add some personality to the material themselves? The student makes a valid point about feeling disrespected and like she's not really learning anything. And don't even get me started on the lack of human interaction... it's just too much for me 
. I mean, what's next? AI-written exams? It's all about efficiency, but where's the soul in that? 
? I mean, isn't that just an excuse to not put in effort into creating engaging material? it's not like AI-generated slides are gonna give you a deeper understanding of the subject, if anything they're just rehashing what's already been written. and yeah, i can see how impersonal that must feel for students. it's all about finding that balance between technology and human interaction 
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... I mean, there's just something about having someone sit down with you, ask questions, and help you figure things out that makes all the difference. And what really gets me is that these pre-made slides are probably just mass-produced templates 
- where's the creativity?
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. As a learner myself, I value the personal touch & interaction with my instructors – it's not just about passing info down, but also building a connection 
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... I mean, I get it, it's all about streamlining things and whatnot, but can't lecturers just put some effort into making their slides themselves? It feels so impersonal when they're just regurgitating pre-made content. And yeah, I see the point about freeing up time for more in-depth discussions, but what's the point of having a lecture if you're not engaging with anyone? 
. I'm not saying technology can't have its place in education, but maybe we need to find a balance between the two?
It's probably a ploy to standardize education and take away individuality. Think about it, if lecturers are relying on pre-generated content, that means they're not putting in the effort to understand their students' needs. And what about those AI tools themselves? Who's behind them? 
- using pre-made slides from an ai tool just feels so unauthentic, you know? like, where's the effort or thought put into creating something original for the students? it's all about efficiency and saving time, but what about the students who want to engage with their lecturers on a personal level? i think that's what's missing here - human interaction is key in learning, and ai can't replicate that 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, AI tools can be super helpful for lectures, but when you're getting pre-made slides, it does feel a bit impersonal 
. I mean, the student's just being dramatic about it. If I'm paying my own tuition fees, I don't want some fancy-schmancy AI slide that's gonna put me to sleep in 5 seconds