The rise of AI, particularly ChatGPT, has prompted some university professors to introduce courses focused on prompt engineering and AI comprehension. One such course, “Basic Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT,” was offered by Andrew Maynard at Arizona State University’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society. The course teaches students how to effectively create prompts for ChatGPT to generate desired output consistently.
While there have been concerns about the use of AI in education, citing issues like plagiarism and cheating, faculty members behind courses like Maynard’s view it as an opportunity to prepare students for the changing digital landscape shaped by AI tools like ChatGPT.
Jules White from Vanderbilt University argues that preparing students to innovate and succeed in a world with increasing AI prevalence is crucial to mitigate potential damage to the job market caused by AI’s impact on employment.
Interestingly, Maynard utilized ChatGPT to help design his online course, with faculty and graduate students also testing and evaluating the content. This raises the question of whether AI-generated curriculums could become a trend in the future. By incorporating AI tools into education, professors hope to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the evolving AI-driven world effectively.
