Show Notes
This episode examines the unique power of reflective assignments (journals, logs diaries), which, when done properly, require the genuine thoughts and feelings of students—something AI can’t truly replicate. However, the discussion also acknowledges the risk of AI being used to craft reflections. Listen in for a nuanced exploration of how reflection fosters critical thinking and how oral presentations may help preserve academic integrity in the AI era.
Hosts: Joe Biju, Ali Khan and Moaz Refaei (Stage 1 General Engineering) Producers: Anrai Lawlor and Ray Fosal (Stage 1 General Engineering) As part of the research for this episode, interviews were conducted with Dr. Paul Cuffe, an Assistant Professor at UCD, and Aldan Creo, a technology research specialist at Accenture Labs in Dublin.
Jaiswal, A. et al. (2021) ‘Supporting student reflective practices through modelling-based learning assignments’, European Journal of Engineering Education, 46(6), pp. 987–1006. doi: 10.1080/03043797.2021.1952164.
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