Abstract:

The approach to learning in the university environment must always be at the forefront of advances in the world of science. We must provide university students with a solid foundation of education that enables them to develop a valuable criterion. However, these knowledge bases should not become obsolete or lose their relevance. Given the significant impact that certain advancements, such as the rapid progression of Artificial Intelligence (AI), will have on our environment—profoundly altering both research and business sectors—it is essential to cultivate in students creative, adaptive, and collaborative skills. This will enable them to effectively take advantage of the opportunities presented by AI in their professions.

Specifically, in the field of Statistics education within the realm of Engineering, which constitutes our teaching subject, we believe conducting roundtable discussions in the classrooms could be highly beneficial. These discussions would facilitate the timely adaptation of both students and professors to the latest scientific advancements, inspiring us about the possibilities of introducing these advancements in data analysis within the field of Engineering.

Taking into account the pilot experiences of courses 21-22 and 22-23, throughout this course 23-24, students worked in teams or bubbles, using the Project Based Learning (PBL) methodology in the design and development of a glider. Students collaborated with multimodal generative AI platforms during the improvement phase of the project planner, referencing specific collaborations and registering details about technical improvements suggested by the AI. Towards the end of the course, a round table discussion was held to share the students' experience of working collaboratively with Generative AI and to discuss the current possibilities and limitations it offers. The teacher's role in this discussion was coordinator, suggesting questions to guide the conversation. The goal of the roundtable was to broaden everyone's perspectives on these developments. A survey was conducted to assess and evaluate this methodology as a learning tool.

Keywords:

Debate, Statistics, Learning, Generative AI, Roundtable Discussion, Glider Project.