Collaborative Learning & Collective Sensemaking on Generative AI & Its Impacts on Adult Learning

Abstract

This paper details our reflections on experiencing collaborative learning and collective sensemaking through a discussion-focused event aimed at exploring generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its impacts on adult learning. As generative AI becomes increasingly relevant in educational contexts, adult learning practitioners must effectively navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by these technologies. Through a facilitated discussion session with graduate students studying adult learning, we explored many of the impacts and viewpoints of generative AI, in relation to adult learning. In this paper, we provide a brief overview of adult learning and generative AI and offer a reflection on our experience facilitating an event with graduate students and faculty in an adult learning graduate program.