AI in Teaching and Learning
Generative AI tools have achieved widespread use among individuals, professionals, researchers, and students. Chatbots like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Bard are commonly used for various conversational tasks. Similarly, image generators such as Gemini, Imagen, DALL-E, and Pixlr are popular for creating and editing visual content.
Although the landscape of AI tools is changing rapidly, the underlying technologies are here to stay and will continue to impact society and grow in sophistication.
Educators have a unique opportunity to pioneer teaching and learning approaches that prepare students for a rapidly evolving future. To meet this challenge, we recommend that instructors develop skills and take action in the following areas:
Learn About AI
Gain hands-on familiarity with AI technologies, how they work, and their strengths, limitations, and impact relative to your discipline.
Focus on Objectives,
Adapt teaching
Identify what students will need to be able to thrive in the world with AI. Reconsider and adjust assignments to account for AI capabilities, while encouraging critical thinking originality.
Communicate About AI
Set appropriate expectations and class policies regarding AI. Share them in your syllabus and assignments.
Recognize and Respond to Unauthorized AI Use
Develop skills to recognize when AI is being used by a student inappropriately and create a plan to respond in constructive ways.
Enhance Teaching & Learning with AI
Find appropriate and creative ways to use AI to support the teaching and learning experience.
Presentations from Faculty Using AI
Approaching AI from a Lens of Equity and Compassion
From ETE Conference 2024, keynote Address with Professor Maha Bali, Ph.D.
Revisiting the "Old Ways"
Frome ETE Conference 2024, this 5 minute video briefly discusses how to respond to AI in education and gives suggestions on how to get around "AI cheating" in assessments.
Courageous Student-Teacher Dialogue on AI: Cultivating Environments of Respect
ETE Conference 2024, the CHaSS AI Working Group, discusses policies and pedagogical approaches for navigating uncertainties with generative AI challenges.
Teaching in the Time of Chat GPT with Dr. Julia Gossard
From ETE Conference 2023, Dr. Julia Gossard leads a workshop titled “Teaching in the Time of ChatGPT.” This workshop on preliminary results from a research study on students and ChatGPT, provides assignment examples and advice. Discusses the challenges of teaching with/against generative AI, and provides time for a guided brainstorming for assessments.
Learn more about AI at USU
Visit AI Resources at USU to learn more about supported AI-related tools, programs, research supports, and more.
Master AI With Real People
You are invited to join CIDI's Teaching and AI forum on MyUSU! There you can ask questions, share ideas, and discuss challenges and successes around AI with other faculty.