Teaching in the age of ChatGPT

This episode of Plain English, podcast number 783, discusses the impact of ChatGPT and other AI tools on education. The host, Jeff, explores the challenges faced by teachers in dealing with AI-generated assignments, including the difficulty of detecting cheating and the varying approaches teachers are taking to address the issue. He highlights the use of AI by both students (for cheating and assistance) and teachers (for lesson planning and grading), noting the ethical considerations and inconsistencies in how AI is being utilized and regulated within educational settings. The discussion also includes a humorous anecdote about the US Secretary of Education confusing AI with A1 steak sauce. Listeners are encouraged to visit plainenglish.com/783 for related learning materials.