“Exploring the Capabilities and Limitations of AI Chatbots in Collaborative Problem-Solving and Creative Thinking”

This assignment aims to explore the capabilities and limitations of AI chatbots in collaborative problem-solving and creative thinking. By interacting with an AI chatbot such as ChatGPT, Bard, or any other platform of your choosing, you will investigate its potential as a partner in generating ideas, responding to challenges, and exploring complex concepts.
Procedure:
1. Select your AI collaborator: Choose an AI chatbot available (ChatGPT, Bard, etc.) and familiarize yourself with its capabilities and limitations.
2. Develop a scenario: Define a specific problem, challenge, or creative project related to our course content. This could include brainstorming ideas for a research paper, developing a solution to a case study, or generating a fictional story with specific constraints.
3. Interact and collaborate: Engage in a dialogue with your chosen AI chatbot and present your scenario and its key parameters. Guide the conversation by asking questions, seeking feedback, and building on the AI’s responses. Document your interactions, including your prompts, the AI’s responses, and your reflections on the collaborative process.
4. Analyze and reflect: Upon completing your interaction, consider the following questions:
– How effectively did the AI contribute to your thinking and exploration?
– Were there instances where the AI surprised you or challenged your assumptions?
– What were the limitations of the AI, and how did you work around them?
– Did the experience change your perspective on the problem or project?
– What does this experiment tell us about the potential and challenges of using AI as a collaborative tool?
Deliverables:
– A concise report (2-3 pages) documenting your chosen scenario, the interaction with the AI chatbot, your observations and reflections, and any conclusions you draw about the experience.
– You may also include excerpts from the actual chat log with the AI for illustrative purposes.
Grading:
Creativity and originality of the chosen scenario (20%)
Depth and quality of interaction with the AI chatbot (30%)
Critical analysis and reflection on the experience (30%)
Organization and clarity of the report (20%)
Additional Notes:
This assignment encourages your active engagement with AI technology thoughtfully and responsibly.
Be aware of the limitations of AI chatbots and avoid plagiarizing their responses.
Focus on using the AI as a tool to facilitate your thinking and creativity, not as a replacement for your intellectual effort.