AI solutions can automate routine tasks but cannot yet handle the complex tasks of higher learning¶

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q1 i? The authors argue that AI relates to automatable tasks and cannot yet be envisaged as a solution for more complex tasks of higher learning. → Popenici 2017

Evidence¶

Popenici 2017¶

Popenici, S. A. D., & Kerr, S. (2017). Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning in higher education. Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, 12:22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41039-017-0062-8

q1 · i? · theoretical · r2

The authors' exploratory literature-based analysis argues that current AI handles automatable tasks while "cannot be yet envisaged as a solution for more complex tasks of higher learning", citing difficulty detecting irony, sarcasm and humor. No empirical test is reported.

"Artificial intelligence solutions relate to tasks that can be automated, but cannot be yet envisaged as a solution for more complex tasks of higher learning."

Discussion¶

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