Month: March 2025

ChatGPT Assessments: Rethinking Curriculum Design in an AI World

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Rachel Dobrich Ruffetti, a graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, working towards the Talent Development Certificate.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT can potentially create personalized, interactive learning environments tailored to individual needs (Bennett & Abusalem, 2024). Since research remains limited, universities are reevaluating curriculum and assessment methods to integrate AI meaningfully. They are advocating for collaborative approaches that blend human intelligence with AI strengths. Key concerns include distinguishing between human and AI-generated work. Although source citation partially addresses this, redesigning assessment tasks can further mitigate risks. By leveraging Bloom’s Taxonomy, educators can emphasize higher-order thinking skills to reduce academic misconduct. Strategies, including monitoring assessment stages, incorporating self-reflection, and narrating presentations, can prove students’ original thoughts. Some universities are also exploring AI as research partners to enhance writing and language learning. While challenges exist, AI presents significant opportunities to enrich education. 

I recommend this article for instructors in higher education. It provides insights into how institutions are embracing AI rather than resisting it. Many concerns stem from a lack of research on AI’s role in higher education. However, this article offers a foundation for rethinking instruction and assessment. College should prepare students for the workforce, where AI will be integral. Rather than banning AI, institutions should engage students in meaningful projects that develop their ability to manage and implement AI responsibly. As the article emphasizes, thoughtful AI integration, with regulation and ethical considerations, can shift learning from rote memorization to critical thinking.

Reference
Bennett, L., & Abusalem, A. (2024). Artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on the future of higher education. Athens Journal of Education, 11(3), 195–212. https://research-ebsco-com.ezproxy.stfrancis.edu/linkprocessor/plink?id=8838c1ff-5edb-3238-9627-e20d028c7409

Keywords: Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment.

Educating with AI

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Stephanie DeFrancesco, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development program. 

The evolution of AI technology has significantly improved our world especially when it comes to education (Haroun, 2023). In the article, Haroun (2023) discusses how AI in education can guide the student in different ways of learning, enhance performance, improve grammar and carry the students into a successful career. Although AI can be beneficial, it can also have flaws. AI technology is very advanced, but it can also make errors. There have been issues with information that AI has put out that is not accurate or fabricated. It is always best to double check the information provided by AI before using it for any research. 

I believe this is a good article that discuss the pros and cons of the use of AI in education. It is not a significant amount of information, but it does provide the basics of how AI can be used for learning purposes. I think it is also great that it reviews some of the negativity associated with using artificial intelligence and for this to not be your only source of information as it can use it incorrectly. It is a great started article if you are interested in learning how it can benefit education. 

Haroun, C. (2023, Dec. 12). How AI Impacts Online Learning. Forbes Business Council. www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/12/12/how-ai-impacts-online-learning/. 

Building a Culture of Continuous Learning

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Cody Stock, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development program.

Successful eLearning stems from a successful learning culture that focuses on continuous growth. In a recent article, Johnson (2023) discusses three key strategies to building a strong eLearning culture, which include: the support of leadership, integrating existing learning initiatives, and promoting employee engagement and participation. The author explains how to implement these three key strategies to help organizations build a strong learning culture. These strategies will help build a successful and meaningful eLearning initiative that builds a strong culture of continuous learning within any organization.

I recommend this article for anyone who works within eLearning and is looking to foster a culture that promotes continuous learning and growth. This article provides useful tools for organizations to use that incorporate support from leadership, integration into existing initiatives, and encouraging employee engagement by giving employees an understanding of why eLearning is relevant to them. The combination of these three strategies are a great starting point for organizations looking to create a strong culture of learning and continuous growth.

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Johnson, Reginald. (2023, July). Strategies For Implementing eLearning In Building A Learning Culture. Retrieved from: Strategies For Successful eLearning Implementation (elearningindustry.com)

Following Top Trends in Educational Technology

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Darryl Barrios, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development program

There have been several changes in educational technology over the last few years and there are no signs that this will slow down anytime soon.  Learning about trends in the field can help organizations prepare to quickly implement process changes.  The trends that seem to be garnering the most attention are the use of unconventional platforms, such as TikTok, integrating AI into your processes, datafication and analytics to get insights on student performance and engagement, immersive learning systems, and blockchain for handling records.  Each of these trends has one thing in common:  They are working to make education more accessible.

Sofia Kondrat’s article “Top Trends in Educational Technology [2025]” offers valuable insights for individuals and organizations that are involved in educational development.  The article contains concrete examples as well as statistics from reputable sources, including links back to those sources.  The article also points out that it is not comprehensive but that it is presenting a snapshot of the direction educational technology is developing.  The information in this article would be very useful for educational development professionals to plan for the future of their processes.

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Kondrat, S. (2025, March 14). Top Trends in Educations Technology [2025]. EducateMe. Retrieved from https://www.educate-me.co/blog/trends-in-educational-technology

AI Revolutionizing Business Education

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Stephanie Lawrence, graduate student at the University of St Francis in Joliet, MS in Talent Development program.

Since the launch of ChatGPT, the technology is transforming business education by enabling personalized learning and operational efficiencies. Despite challenges with AI adoption inconsistencies and ethical concerns, the University of Toronto has chosen to develop its own simple AI assistant to support students (Murray, 2025). The All Day TA tool provides a streamlined student experience though students being able to find quick answers to questions instead of waiting for professor responses or being afraid of asking questions in front of the class and getting immediate feedback (Murray, 2025). The tool, which can be tailored to faculty curriculum, has now been adopted by nearly 100 other institutions (Murray, 2025).

The source is a very recent article from the Financial Times, a reliable and reputable source. It provides examples of AI integration in business education, which can be inspirational and valuable for educators, administrators, and decisionmakers interested in adopting similar AI technologies. The article does note some challenges like equitable access and ethical considerations, which opens the door for further research regarding these concerns.

Category: E-Learning, Educational Technology, Artificial Intelligence

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Murray, S. (2025, March 16). Business schools ease their resistance to AI. Financial Times. https://www.ft.com/content/daa0f68d-774a-4e5e-902c-5d6e8bf687dc

Knowledge Management – Building the Foundation for eLearning

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This post is provided by guest blogger, Lynn Urban, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.

Efficient, fast, accurate, streamlined – these are some of the many words used to describe communication technology.  While business and education are keeping up with digital trends, they can manage and impart information through eLearning.  Before eLearning can be implemented, a strong foundation should be built through strategic planning, organizational mission, and cultural vision.  Author Rommel Benedick Lim (2021) discusses the importance of preparation before implementation.  Through change management and strong leadership, businesses can create the perfect setting for knowledge management to be effective.  ”The combination of business goals with learning programs will make eLearning sustainable in the workplace” (Lim, 2021). 

I recommend this article for anyone interested in setting the stage for an eLearning program in their workplace.  The information speaks volumes of the importance to prepare first, implement next, and sustain going forward.  The article does not go into detail about eLearning itself, but instead focuses on the activity that should take place before eLearning is brought onboard.  The author recommends understanding the “learning culture” and “communication channels”, when preparing to implement eLearning.  Overall, the article is insightful of the steps to truly understand organizational needs, so that knowledge management of an eLearning program can be effective and successful.   

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Lim, R.B. (2021, April). How to Implement and Sustain eLearning in the Workplace. eLearning Industry.com. https://elearningindustry.com/how-implement-and-sustain-elearning-in-workplaceLinks to an external site