We Asked, AI Answered

We asked ChatGPT to create some content for the Marsal School. Can you tell which answers were written by faculty and staff at the school and which were generated by AI?

1. What careers will a Master of Arts in Educational Studies at the Marsal Family School of Education prepare graduates for?

   A. A master's in Educational Studies prepares graduates for a dynamic career in education beyond traditional teaching roles. This program equips grads with a deep understanding of educational theories, policies, and practices, enabling you to analyze and address complex issues within educational systems. Students gain expertise in curriculum development, educational technology, inclusive teaching strategies, and leadership, making them well-suited for roles in educational administration, policy analysis, curriculum design, and educational consultancy.

   Additionally, this degree fosters critical thinking, research skills, and a global perspective on education, allowing students to contribute to educational reform and innovation. Graduates often pursue careers in nonprofits, governmental agencies, educational technology firms, and higher education institutions, where they work to enhance educational outcomes and equity. The Marsal Family School of Education thus prepares students to become a transformative leader in education, capable of making significant contributions to the field.

   B. A master’s in Educational Studies prepares graduates for diverse roles in nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and industry. Read on to learn how each concentration area focuses on specific competencies and prepares graduates for various career paths.

   The Design and Technologies for Learning Across Culture and Contexts concentration prepares professionals for designing a wide range of learning environments in formal and informal settings. Graduates have the expertise to examine theory, research, and design with a critical eye toward improving outcomes for learners. Graduates have found great success as learning experience designers, doctoral fellows, and in many educational roles working in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.

   The Educational Equity, Justice, and Social Transformation concentration provides students with a foundation in the social, cultural, economic, historical, and political foundations of schooling. Graduates are prepared to critically examine educational contexts, practices, and policies rooted in injustice, whiteness, and oppression in educational systems to unpack how these systems have fostered social inequity and work toward justice-driven change. Graduates have taken positions in educational, government, and nonprofit organizations as education equity specialists.

   The Research for Educational Improvement concentration prepares students for positions in research organizations, centers, or projects engaged in evaluation research, or as research support staff in formal and informal educational settings where education professionals are engaged in improving practice and policy. Students have opportunities to learn the practices of research design, data collection, and data analysis, how to conduct literature reviews, how to conduct consultation with education professionals, and how to write reports.

   If a student’s career objective is integrating business acumen with educational expertise to effect meaningful improvements in our education system, the Marsal Family School of Education and the Stephen M. Ross School of Business offer a dual degree program.

2. True or False: AI wrote the dean’s cover letter in this issue of Michigan Education magazine?

3. Write a welcome from the dean of the Marsal Family School of Education to the graduates of the class of 2024.

   A. On behalf of the faculty and staff, it is my honor to congratulate you on the completion of your degree at the University of Michigan. Your family, friends, and colleagues join us in celebrating this wonderful achievement and wishing you success in the next phase of your career. I hope that you are as proud of your accomplishments as we are. Through hard work and commitment, you have earned your degree from one of the finest universities in the world. The University of Michigan, as a public institution, exemplifies society’s commitment to education for the common good, making your degree even more powerful.

   Thank you for your many contributions to our community during your time at the Marsal School. Just as you have shaped our school with the ideas, perspectives, and skills you brought with you into this community, you now take all that you are and all you have become at the University of Michigan out into other communities around the world.

   How will you transform the world using your education? How will you transform the world through education? We use a phrase to describe the contributions of our alumni: infinite impact. This means that in every obstacle you face head on, and in every opportunity you create, you have limitless potential. Each of you will contribute infinitely to making the world a better place.

   May you always remember that you are not alone in your endeavors. Today, we welcome you into an alumni family of over 42,000 graduates. Generations of teachers, scholars, policymakers, and leaders in both corporate and nonprofit enterprise have shaped education in this country and around the world. You will follow in their footsteps even as you blaze new trails. Go Blue!

   B. As the Dean of the Marsal Family School of Education, it fills me with immense pride and joy to address you on this momentous occasion. Today, we gather not just to celebrate your academic achievements, but also to honor the journey you have undertaken to reach this significant milestone in your lives.

   Throughout your time at the Marsal Family School of Education, you have shown an unwavering commitment to excellence, a deep passion for learning, and an inspiring dedication to making a difference in the world through education. You have not only mastered the theoretical aspects of your field but have also demonstrated remarkable ability to apply this knowledge in practical settings, positively impacting the lives of those around you.

   As you stand on the brink of a new chapter, I want to remind you of the vital role you will play in shaping the future. The knowledge and skills you have acquired here are tools that empower you to contribute to a better world, one where education is accessible, inclusive, and transformative. Your commitment to fostering learning, encouraging critical thinking, and nurturing the potential in every student will ignite change and drive progress in our societies.

   The path ahead will present challenges, but it is also ripe with opportunities to innovate, inspire, and lead. Remember, the true mark of an educator is not just in the knowledge they impart, but in their ability to spark curiosity, build resilience, and instill a lifelong love of learning in their students. I have every confidence that each of you will rise to this challenge with the same determination, creativity, and compassion that you have shown during your time with us.

   As you move forward, know that you will always be a cherished member of the Marsal Family School of Education community. We are excited to see the impact you will make and look forward to celebrating your future achievements.

   Congratulations, graduates of the class of 2024. The world is waiting for your contributions, and I have no doubt that you will leave an indelible mark on the field of education.

4. Show me the dean of the Marsal Family School of Education.

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B.

ANSWER KEY

1. B is written by the Marsal School.
2. False. Dean Moje did indeed write the cover letter.
3. A is written by Dean Moje.
4. A is a picture of Dean Moje. Strangely, the AI added some of its own elements, stating “Here's the image of the dean of the Marsal Family School of Education, set in a futuristic office on Mars, showcasing a blend of innovation, diversity, and leadership.”