Episode 28

ChatGPT for Educators with Intern Elizabeth Kirsch

In this episode of AI for the Humanities, graduate student Elizabeth Kirsch, who is completing her MA in Spanish Pedagogy at the University of Delaware, presents an accessible and thoughtful introduction to ChatGPT. She focuses especially on the capabilities of GPT-4o, explaining how it works, how its evolved, and what they mean for the future of education. Elizabeth explores their scholarly and cultural context, outlines the benefits and risks of integrating these tools into classrooms, and offers real-world examples that highlight their pedagogical potential—as well as their limitations. This video is a must-watch for educators navigating the rapidly changing landscape of generative AI in the humanities.