Computers and Composition Mar 2024 Open Access

Writing with generative AI and human-machine teaming: Insights and recommendations from faculty and students

Andelyn Bedington Miami University ; Emma F. Halcomb Miami University ; Heidi A. McKee Miami University ; Thomas Sargent ; Adler Smith Miami University

Abstract

We share our experiences working with large-language model generative AI for a full semester in a professional writing course, integrating it into all projects. We discuss how we adapted our teaching, learning, and writing to using (or purposefully not using) AI. Issues we discuss include balancing integration of AI to avoid potential overreliance, the importance of centering authorial agency and decision-making, negotiating grading and evaluation, the benefits and drawbacks of AI throughout the writing process, and the relationships we build or could build with AI. We close with recommendations for faculty and students.

Journal
Computers and Composition
Published
2024-03-01
DOI
10.1016/j.compcom.2024.102833
Open Access
OA PDF Hybrid
Topics
artificial intelligence

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