Professor Choi's Class Dives into 'Empire of AI' for Critical Reading and Discussion
Professor Helen Choi, at an unnamed university, has assigned her students a 482-page book, 'Empire of AI' by Karen Hao, for their Advanced Writing for Engineers course. The print material aims to encourage critical reading and meaningful peer interactions, moving away from digital screens. Choi and her colleague, Ricks, discussed their decision to assign this specific book in class.
Choi hopes that having students read from a physical book will allow them to step away from their laptops and engage more deeply with the material. She wants her students to read critically and participate in robust conversations about the role of AI in their lives. So far, students have shown improvement in clarity and organized reasoning in their written responses to reflection prompts.
The choice of 'Empire of AI' is supported by other educators. Professors at UNSW Sydney, including Scientia Professor Toby Walsh, and clinical assistant professor Patrick Barry at the University of Michigan Law School, have engaged with the book in their teaching or discussions. Choi's students will discuss the implications of AI after finishing the book.
Despite only 34 percent of high school seniors being proficient in reading in 2024, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 71 percent of professors still use print materials in their classroom, as per a Bay View Analytics survey. Choi's decision to assign a physical book aligns with this trend, and her students seem excited about the opportunity to engage in discussions and reflections on 'Empire of AI'.
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