Carousel Mini-Module: Learning from Mistakes with AI

In this mini-module, participants will learn how to use AI-generated example problems to address common mistakes made by engineering students. By analyzing and learning from these mistakes, students can develop a deeper understanding of key concepts and improve their problem-solving skills. This module is excellent for training students to be mindful and turn mistakes into opportunities for better understanding.

Introduction:

Below you'll find a mini-module related to learning from mistakes made by AI and from example problems generated by AI addressing mistakes commonly made by engineering students. These types of exercise are excellent for training students to be mindful and turn mistakes into opportunities for better understanding. Watch the video, peruse the materials, and then engage in the activity and reflection. If you are looking for a platform, Yanhui suggests you use ChatGPT for this assignment. (The free version of ChatGPT works just fine.)

1. Yanhui's Video Overview:

2. Tool/Platform: 

• ChatGPT (change this to match whatever tools you want them to use for this task)

3. Sample Output:

• ChatGPT Solution to an Example Problem on Pressure Measurement
• ChatGPT-generated Unit Conversion Practice Problems

Bonus Step:

Enjoy an old-school podcast that you may find interesting: Making Engineering Mistakes & Learning from Them.