Utilizing AI to Foster Informal Learning and Assessment in Large Lecture Courses

25 Pages Posted: 14 Jun 2024

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Stuart Hargreaves

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) - Faculty of Law

Date Written: June 14, 2024

Abstract

This paper describes experimentation with various generative AI tools in the delivery of a large lecture course at a law school between September and December 2023. Three techniques were adopted: AI-generated lecture summaries, AI-generated quizzes used in a 'low-stakes' setting, and an AI-powered course chatbot. The paper explains the process used to employ each of these and reviews student surveys as to their effectiveness. It argues that the experiment shows that AI tools can be deployed at low cost and can be very effective in allowing course instructors to add in forms of informal, formative assessment where a lack of resources might otherwise make that prohibitive.

Keywords: artificial intelligence, assessment, pedagogy, legal education, higher education

Suggested Citation

Hargreaves, Stuart, Utilizing AI to Foster Informal Learning and Assessment in Large Lecture Courses (June 14, 2024). The Chinese University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law Research Paper No. 2024-13, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4864589 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4864589

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