Teaching is a relational practice that brings identity and emotion into the learning process. It is not an easy practice, but rather one where educators and learners work together, address conflict, and learn from one another. Friction is part of the learning process, but Generative AI (GenAI) in higher education attempts to create a frictionless mimicry of learning. This presentation will explore the challenges of relational teaching with the prevalence of GenAI in the library classroom. Participants will discuss the role of discomfort, challenge, and connection in learning and how it is complicated by the promises and prevalence of GenAI.
Participants will: 1. Examine learning as a relational process intertwined with emotions 2. Analyze generative AI's attempts to mimic emotion and relational connection 3. Explore strategies for communicating the importance of friction / challenge in finding and using information to students and faculty
