Women talkin' 'bout AI Writing with AI: Voice, Agency, and the Future of Feedback
Jun 2, 2025
Dr. Tamara Tate, Associate Director at UC Irvine’s Digital Learning Lab, discusses her transition from a legal career to education research. She reveals how AI, particularly through her Papyrus project, is reshaping writing instruction and student engagement. Tamara emphasizes the importance of AI literacy and authentic expression over speed in writing. The conversation delves into issues of trust among students using AI and the complexities of providing effective feedback. Hear her thoughtful insights on meaningful learning in this evolving landscape.
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Students Personify The Coach
- Middle schoolers often personify Papyrus AI and speak to it as a companion.
- Tamara Tate shares playful student exchanges that reveal humanization of tools.
Teach AI Literacy For Equity
- Teach AI literacy broadly so all students can make informed choices about use and risk.
- Tamara Tate frames access and understanding as an equity issue for students.
Feedback Helps Neurodiverse Students
- Teachers report Papyrus provides low-threat feedback spaces that neurodiverse students prefer.
- Tamara Tate notes some students still pick office hours, but many use AI to avoid shame.