Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content and ideas, including conversations, stories, images, videos, and music. Gemini and ChatGPT are examples of generative AI tools. This page includes selected professional development (PD) opportunities, resources, and events.
Professional Development (PD)
Professional Development (PD)
Two generative AI professional development opportunities are available: AITL, a five-week asynchronous course offered by the IDT Unit, and Google AI Essentials, a five-module, beginner-level course delivered through Coursera.
Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning (AITL)
Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning (AITL)
The AITL course is a five-week, asynchronous professional development experience that introduces instructors to the fundamentals of integrating generative AI into teaching and learning. The course focuses on ethical, pedagogical, and practical considerations for using AI in higher education through course guidelines, AI-supported or AI-focused assignments, and collaborative reflection. More information about a Fall 2026 cohort coming soon.
We congratulate all participants who successfully completed the Summer 2025 Cohort:
Leslie Blood, Michael Cawdery, Les Chock, Jolie Dollar, Anuschka Faucci, Sandro Jube, Jan Lee, Kevin Lim, Blayton Padasdao, Bryson Padasdao, Brittni Ramos, Susan Wood
Google AI Essentials for UH
Google AI Essentials for UH
Google AI Essentials is a five-module beginner-level course delivered via Coursera that is available to all University of Hawaiʻi faculty, staff, and students. Visit the Coursera Google AI Essentials page on the UH ITS website for more information and to sign up for the training.
Resources
Resources
Here are selected generative AI Resources. Check back frequently for updates.
AI Course Expectations: A Google Doc that serves as an extension of the AI section in your syllabus. You may customize it to align with and reinforce the expectations you have already established. The document includes an overall course statement; assignment-specific statements; disclosures of student and instructor use of AI tools; guidance on AI recording, transcription, and note-taking tools; information on AI misuse; and additional resources.
How to use AI responsibly: This webpage outlines how students can use generative AI tools responsibly in their courses. It highlights the importance of understanding instructor-specific AI expectations, using AI transparently, evaluating the credibility of AI-generated information, and recognizing the limitations and ethical considerations of AI tools.
UH Online Generative AI: This webpage outlines key information about generative AI, including definitions, background, limitations, and security considerations. It also includes audience-specific resources with direct links to guidance for students and for administrators, faculty, and staff.
AI Tools: UH Guidance and Best Practices for Faculty and Staff: This Google Doc outlines University of Hawaiʻi guidance and best practices for faculty and staff using AI tools. It introduces key AI concepts, identifies ITS-sponsored tools, and provides general guidance on appropriate use. The document also addresses academic integrity, considerations for using AI in research, and the use of AI tools in meetings, classes, and other events.
Recent Events and Feedback
Recent Events and Feedback
Two of our recent offerings include the Try AI Workshop Series and the 5-week asychronous online course, AI in Teaching and Learning (AITL). Access the Insights & Feedback infographics that capture participant feedback.
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