LEAD 185
AI for Teaching & Learning

About

This page overviews our faculty development course. If you are seeking general resources, visit our AI for Teaching & Learning page.

What participants are saying about this course:

"This course gave me new confidence with using AI in an educational setting."
"Beneficial, well-structured, and full of important information. I recommend it to every faculty."
"This course allowed me to investigate generative AI on a level I had not even imagined. Participating in an interdisciplinary cohort also offered such rich variety to assignments and pedagogical concerns. The respect paid to ethical practices also helped me to acknowledge my concerns and my interests."
"This is the course that I didn't know I needed. Fabulous resources."
"This course helped me to bring AI into the classroom."
"This course helped me understand the different types of AI resources available to make my workload more manageable while also enhancing student engagement.... I've gained valuable insights into how AI can streamline tasks and create more interactive, engaging learning experiences for students. This has been a game-changer in how I approach both my work and teaching strategies."
This course helped me to gain a deeper understanding of how AI can be integrated into nursing education, specifically in clinical simulation and communication activities. It has provided me with practical tools and strategies to enhance student learning while maintaining the integrity of their intellectual engagement. I am excited to continue exploring ways to incorporate AI into my teaching practices.
"This course helped me to dive deeper into some tools I knew were available but never investigated deeply"
"This course helped me to enhance my understanding of integrating AI into teaching and learning, while also providing practical tools and strategies to create more engaging and student-centered activities. It allowed me to explore AI's potential in education and apply it in meaningful ways to benefit my students' learning experiences."
"I also intend to stay connected with colleagues through local teaching communities and online forums to share ideas, challenges, and successes. Attending workshops, webinars, and short courses on educational technology will help me keep current and inspired to innovate in my teaching practice."

Course description

This innovative course is designed to provide educators with a comprehensive understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in teaching and learning. Participants will explore AI-based tools, including intelligent tutoring systems, adaptive learning platforms, and AI-driven analytics that can enhance the educational experience for both students and faculty. Through hands-on activities and guided reflections, participants will learn to integrate AI technologies into their teaching strategies while considering their potential benefits and challenges. The culminating project will involve the development and evaluation of an AI-enhanced learning module [or the equivalent] within the participants' respective disciplines, as well as a draft conference proposal to promote the sharing of knowledge and best practices in AI for teaching and learning. This course description and objectives were entirely created using ChatGPT 4.0 and prior courses as a framework for style and our approach.

Prerequisites: N/A.

Scope / Length: LEAD offerings are short-course experiences (@ 15 hours, generally over 4 weeks) that involve a mentored, guided cohort (i.e. they are not self-paced), and they are facilitated by faculty development educators.

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Learning objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its applications in teaching and learning.
Explore AI-based tools and platforms that support personalized learning and data-driven decision-making.
Evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI technologies into teaching practices.
Design an AI-enhanced learning module within their discipline that aligns with their educational beliefs and goals.
Develop a draft conference proposal to share their work and contribute to the advancement of AI in education.