Ethics – Dr Lynette Pretorius

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Whose story is it anyway? The transformative power of pseudonym choice

Posted: 13 January, 202513 January, 2025

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As qualitative researchers, we’ve often used pseudonyms in our work to protect the identities of participants. It’s a standard practice and one that’s meant to safeguard confidentiality while ensuring their stories remain authentic. But recently, we conducted a study that made us pause and rethink how we approach pseudonyms. It highlighted the power of inviting …

Tags: Education for social justice, Epistemic justice, Ethical research practice, Ethics, Inclusion, Research methods, Research skills, Stories, Subjectivity

The AI literacy framework for higher education

Posted: 4 June, 202418 October, 2024

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In an era where generative artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every aspect of our lives, AI literacy in higher education has never been more crucial. In our recent paper, we delve into our own journeys of developing AI literacy, showcasing how educators can seamlessly integrate AI into their teaching practices. Our goal is to cultivate a …

Tags: AI literacy, Artificial intelligence, Autoethnography, ChatGPT, Conceptual Framework, DALL-E, Digital literacy, Educational technology, Ethical research practice, Ethics, Framework, Research methods, Research skills, Stories, Teaching practice, Theoretical Framework

Developing AI literacy in your writing and research

Posted: 10 May, 20249 August, 2024

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I have recently developed and delivered a masterclass about how you can develop your AI literacy in your writing and research practice. This included a series of examples from my own experiences. I thought I’d provide a summary of this masterclass in a blog post so that everyone can benefit from my experiences. Artificial intelligence …

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Moving beyond binaries in research: weaving the tapestry of participants’ experiences

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Posted: 10 March, 202418 October, 2024

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In today’s data-driven world, there is a lot of talk about making decisions based on so-called objective data. For example, schools and universities use information about the mix of students and staff to shape how they teach and run things. Information such as age, where people live, how much schooling they have had, or their …

Tags: Diversity, Education for social justice, Epistemic justice, Ethical research practice, Ethics, Inclusion, Intersectionality, Research methods, Research skills, Sense of belonging, Stories, Subjectivity

Accurately assessing students’ use of generative AI acknowledgements in assignments

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Posted: 20 December, 20231 August, 2024

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Lecturers play a pivotal role in shaping the learning of their students. In a metric-focused university environment, this learning necessitates the assessment of students’ learning throughout their educational journey. Assessing assignments not only gauges the understanding of the subject matter but also evaluates the development of critical academic skills. These skills, such as research, analysis, …

Tags: Academic integrity, AI literacy, Artificial intelligence, Assessing learning, Assessment, ChatGPT, Digital literacy, Educational technology, Ethics, Feedback, Teaching practice

Fostering AI literacy as students, teachers, and researchers

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Posted: 26 October, 20231 August, 2024

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Credit: This blog post is an adapted form of a recent paper I wrote. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been present in society for several years – think, for example, of computer grammar-checking software, autocorrect on your phone, or GPS apps. Recently, however, there has been a significant advancement in AI research with the development of generative …

Tags: Academic integrity, AI literacy, Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, Digital literacy, Educational technology, Ethical research practice, Ethics, Evaluation skills, Research skills, Student experience, Teaching practice

Improving students’ understanding by building a culture of academic integrity

Posted: 20 October, 202329 May, 2024

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Credit: This blog post is an adapted form of a case study I wrote for Advance HE. Universities have been cracking down on cheating and all sorts of dishonest academic behaviour recently. They’ve rolled out a bunch of strict rules related to academic integrity and use fancy software to keep an eye out for academic …