Videos from the Office of Faculty Excellence

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  Contextualizing AI in Higher Ed: Understanding the Tools and Their Impact

  Justin Begle and Gordon Rakita

  This event is interactive conversation for faculty who are new to exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the higher education setting. We will briefly discuss the implications that the various types of AI, including machine learning and natural language processing are having on how faculty and students are working in a university setting. Then we will demonstrate a few AI tools. After these demonstrations, we’ll move into our discussion and question and answer period.

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  Welcoming AI Policies for Your Class

  Suzanne Ehrlich and Rob Rose

  In this workshop, we'll explore the integration of AI in higher education and develop effective, inclusive policies for its use. We'll focus on key factors in determining AI policies, such as ethical implications and academic integrity, and provide guidelines for creating clear, inclusive policies. You'll also learn strategies for effectively communicating these policies to students. By the end of the workshop, you'll be equipped to craft comprehensive AI policies for your classroom that enhance learning while maintaining academic standards.

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  How AI Impacts the Teaching & Learning Process: The Need for Friction and Reclaiming Slowness

  Gordon Rakita and Linda Howell

  A workshop exploring how AI, despite its benefits, shouldn’t replace the challenges that foster deep learning.

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  Using AI Tools to Encourage Critical & Engaged Reading

  Gordon Rakita and Linda Howell

  Today’s students seem less prepared and practiced at long-form, careful reading. This was already a trend before the pandemic but became even worse afterwards. Along with a lack of reading skills, many students have difficulty contextualizing and synthesizing information. AI tools may exacerbate this situation. In this workshop we will explore various methods (both traditional and using AI) to encourage critical and engaged reading.

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  Learning Outcomes–Rethinking Them for an AI World

  Gordon Rakita, Linda Howell, and Rob Rose

  This faculty workshop will explore how traditional learning outcomes must evolve in response to advancements in technology. The Office of Faculty Excellence and Academic Engagement will discuss the new competencies that become essential as AI is now capable of instantly generating content and solving complex problems. Additionally, participants will examine how to design educational frameworks that foster distinctly human capacities such as creativity, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning.

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  Developing Rubrics in an AI World

  Rob Rose

  This session will guide participants in the use of AI tools to construct effective rubrics for their courses. It will also take a closer look at the criteria used in rubrics, exploring essential considerations in an educational landscape surrounded by AI technology. Join us for this hands-on session, which will equip you with various tools and strategies to integrate into your teaching practice.