Beyond the Right Answer
From Azadeh and Guy on AI · 26:51
Show by TechEDGE
Can AI help students become better thinkers, or does it make it too easy to avoid the struggle that leads to real learning? Azadeh and Guy sit down with Dr. Lawrence Chen, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at McGill University, to explore how AI is reshaping engineering education. They discuss productive failure, the limitations of traditional assessments, and why focusing on the learning process matters more than ever. Dr. Chen shares how he uses an “AI second” approach in his engineering ethics course, encouraging students to think and collaborate before turning to AI to challenge their ideas. The conversation also explores AI bias, diverse perspectives, and the importance of questioning AI-generated answers. As Dr. Chen reminds us, plausibility is not validity, and learning to recognize the difference is an essential skill for future engineers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit guyonai.substack.com
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