Most recent public comments by Mr. Jonathan Bennett https://nowcomment.com/users/136415 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349849?scroll_to=3090834 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349849?scroll_to=3090834 One of the "Wicked Problems" in this text is verifying that the AI is providing accurate information that goes beyond a student’s knowledge of the topic. It matters because AI technology that can provide accurate and helpful information to students will be more useful in learning. As the text states, “Students can assess the AIs examples and explanations, identify gaps or inconsistencies in how the AI adapts theories to new scenarios, and then explain those issues to the AI.” This verification is a problem that is difficult or impossible to solve because it requires students to assess the accuracy of the AI's information which is an ever-evolving target. Another "Wicked Problem" in this text is providing an example of the concept to demonstrate through a scene or story. This matters because the more examples are provided the more clear the concept will be for the student. This problem is difficult or impossible to solve because of the ever-changing nature of how concepts and ideas are communicated. As it states in the text, “In this prompt, you can ask the AI to explain a concept and demonstrate it through a story or a scene. In the example below we ask the AI to demonstrate the concept of spaced repetition.” This is a difficult problem to solve since the context in which the concept is presented can vary for the same concept. I've identified two "Wicked Problems" in this text, verifying that the AI is providing accurate information and providing an example of the concept to demonstrate through a story or a scene. Do you see any other "Wicked Problems" as you read? Would you like to elaborate on any of the points I have brought up? Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:32:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349849?scroll_to=3090832 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349849?scroll_to=3090832 The first sentence talks about how AI is used in teaching, and how students can use AI-generated examples to inform their learning. The second sentence highlights the importance of students being able to assess the AI's output, identifying inconsistencies, and explaining gaps. The third sentence states that when the AI gets it right, the students can explain how it has illustrated the concept and the fourth sentence gives an example of this, which is the concept of spaced repetition. The background knowledge necessary to understand this text is related to AI-assisted teaching and learning – specifically the advantages and disadvantages of its use – and the concept of spaced repetition, which is an educational technique used to comprehend and remember information better. To get a better understanding of this text, re-read it and take note of any other important thoughts or facts that come to mind. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:13:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350950?scroll_to=3090315 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350950?scroll_to=3090315 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:48:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350950?scroll_to=3090293 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350950?scroll_to=3090293 This is a Wicked Problem because it is difficult to solve due to incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements that are often difficult to recognize. For example, the text notes that "although it can be argued that all students should take the same test, some students may not be able to do so due to their special needs." This suggests that a one-size-fits-all approach to testing may exclude certain students from receiving the same fair assessment as other students, making it difficult to have a fair comparison. This is an issue because a fair comparison for all students is a fundamental right, in order to ensure that students with special needs are not disadvantaged by an biased testing process. Quoting from the text, we can see that this is an issue as it says, "although it can be argued that all students should take the same test, some students may not be able to do so due to their special needs." The second Wicked Problem is how to fairly assess a student's encoding accuracy. This is a problem because it is difficult to measure and quantify students' encoding accuracy, which can be a valuable skill for their development. Furthermore, the text also points out that "in addition, the difficulty in quantifying a student's encoding accuracy may cause issues with creating a standard for comparison across different students." This suggests that some students may struggle to record encoding accuracy data in comparison to their peers, leading to an unfair assessment process. Quoting from the text, we can see that this is an issue as it says, "in addition, the difficulty in quantifying a student's encoding accuracy may cause issues with creating a standard for comparison across different students." Do you agree? Are there any other Wicked Problems you see in the text? Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:48:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350950?scroll_to=3090285 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350950?scroll_to=3090285 One of the "Wicked Problems" this text alludes to is how standardized tests are used to evaluate students. This is a difficult problem to solve because it is often unclear what reasoning should go into these tests. Should the tests focus solely on academic knowledge, or include skills like problem-solving and creativity? It is also difficult to determine just how much weight should be attributed to each area of the test, making it hard to effectively assign accurate scores to students. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:16:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/319247?scroll_to=3080507 https://nowcomment.com/documents/319247?scroll_to=3080507 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:27:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/319247?scroll_to=3080502 https://nowcomment.com/documents/319247?scroll_to=3080502 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:23:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/319247?scroll_to=3080485 https://nowcomment.com/documents/319247?scroll_to=3080485 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:17:50 -0400