Using generative AI and metacognition in grad school | Episode 4 Season 2

In the fourth episode of season two, Sarah and Becca talk about metacognition and whether using generative AI saves time in grad school. They also:

• explain several different types of metacognitive knowledge

• answer a listener’s question about using generative AI

• review tips for how to be metacognitive

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