Going Beyond Textploitation

Now that you’ve engaged with textploitation through the input session video, its summary with short video clips, podcast, and ‘Did You Know?‘ slides, this lesson will build on what you’ve learnt. We will:

• Watch a Q&A session with David and Mark to explore the broader concept of textploitation
• Examine a blog entry that draws an analogy between textploitation and AI.

As teachers, we’re always reflecting on our methods and looking for ways to improve our practice. This lesson will provide opportunities to apply critical thinking, support your professional development, and challenge your teaching assumptions.

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🎤 Textploitation Q&A with David and Mark

Watch the Q&A and answer the questions on flip cards below. 

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Final Thoughts: Key Takeaways from the Q&A Session

Here are some key insights from the Q&A session that you can reflect on and apply to your own teaching:

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📖 Blog: ‘The (Not So) Surprising Connection Between Textploitation and AI.’

Before Reading:

As you prepare to read the blog, take a moment to reflect on the idea of textploitation and AI. Do you see any potential analogies between the two? Think about how both concepts might relate to your teaching practices. What connections can you draw between the way we engage with texts and the way we interact with AI tools like ChatGPT? Keep these thoughts in mind as you read the blog entry.

The (Not So) Surprising Connection Between Textploitation and AI

After Reading:

Now that you’ve read the blog, consider the following:

• How has this analogy between textploitation and AI made you think differently about either concept (or both)?
• Has it changed the way you view the role of texts in your classroom, or how you might use AI as a teaching tool?
• What new insights or ideas can you apply to your teaching after exploring this comparison?

Reflect on how these perspectives could influence your approach to both traditional text-based learning and the integration of AI in your classroom.