About the Book
In an era marked by the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our lives, the discourse surrounding its implications has intensified. The Role of Generative AI in the Communication Classroom is a pioneering book that delves into the multifaceted dimensions of AI, specifically focusing on OpenAI's revolutionary Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (Chat GPT) and its profound influence on the landscape of communication education. This book navigates the intersection of technology, education, and ethics, shedding light on the imperative need for a collaborative approach to shape AI's evolution. AI's potential to reshape industries and human roles is undeniable. Rooted in the intricate workings of AI and its hallmark, Chat GPT, this book meticulously dissects the dynamic relationship between humans and machines. The discourse extends beyond technology and into the realm of education, asserting that the power to mold AI's trajectory cannot rest solely in the hands of developers. Collaboration involving educators and policymakers is fundamental to ensure AI's ethical and inclusive deployment in education. With an eye on the future, this book advocates for curriculum adaptations that cater to the digital generation, whose lives are intertwined with AI. Addressing the symbiotic interaction of AI and communication, it underscores the significance of communication studies engaging with AI to leverage its potential to foster societal benefits. While revealing AI's transformative potential in the communication classroom, the book conscientiously explores ethical concerns and biases, fostering a balanced approach to its integration. This book is instrumental to the ongoing discourse on AI's role in education. The call for ethical considerations, inclusivity, and regulation serves as a guiding compass for educators, students, developers, and policymakers alike. The book ensures a holistic perspective on AI's integration by addressing privacy, citation, voice ownership, and overall digital ethics. Targeting academic communities and organizations focused on communication, media studies, and AI in education, The Role of Generative AI in the Communication Classroom is an essential read. It aligns seamlessly with the agendas of educational departments across universities, presenting an insightful synthesis of computer science, education, and communication studies. By engaging with relevant conferences and journals, this book invigorates discussions and steers education toward a balanced and responsible AI-driven future.
About the Author :
Sanae Elmoudden , Ph.D is an Assistant Chair and Associate Professor in the department of Communication Studies at St. John’s University, New York. She received her M.A. in telecommunications and Ph.D. in communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder. During the lapse time between her masters and her PhD degrees, she worked as telecommunication analyst in different global cities. Her interests are in the conjuncture of education, technologies, and communication. She conducted a Fulbright research in Morocco that investigated the offshoring of call centers and its impact on Moroccan identities. Her publications highlight intersectionality, brain diversity, inclusivity, and most recently an emphasis on generative artificial intelligence and education. Jason S. Wrench (Ed.D., West Virginia University) is a professor in Department of Communication at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Dr. Wrench has published numerous books on a variety of communication topics: (2000, Tapestry Press), (2003, The College Network), (2008, Allyn & Bacon), (2008, 2013, 2016, & 2019, Oxford University Press), (Summer 2010, National Communication Association), (2011, 2020, Flat World Knowledge), and (2013, Allyn & Bacon; 2018, Kendall-Hunt), (2015 & 2023, Kendall Hunt), (2015 & 2023, Flat World Knowledge), (2021, Milne Open Textbooks), and (2024, University of Arizona Global Campus). Dr. Wrench is also the editor of numerous books: (2011 & 2022, Kendall Hunt), (2013, both with Praeger), (2014, Kendall Hunt), (2016, Kendall Hunt), (2018, Lexington Press), and (2021, Kendall Hunt). Dr. Wrench was the editor of the from 2005-2007, served as an associate editor for Communication Research Reports from 2007-2010, and been on the editorial board for numerous academic journals. Dr. Wrench is the past editor of the (2019-2024). Dr. Wrench has published over 40 research articles that have appeared in various journals: , , , , , , , , , and others. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Wrench is the author of ten novels, all published with Pride Publishing. In 2012, Dr. Wrench was awarded the designated position of Teaching Fellow within the Eastern Communication Association (ECA). Dr. Wrench is a former president of ECA, which is the oldest communication association in the world.
