AI Teaching Innovation Showcase

AI Teaching Innovation Showcase-Faculty Guidelines

Introduction: 

This event is intended to showcase and celebrate faculty who are helping students use AI tools to facilitate and enhance learning. This event is being coordinated between the school/college deans and the Center for Teaching and Learning; presentations will take place during the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs’ Research Week. Faculty interested in participating can submit their innovation by March 6, 2026.

Date and Time: 

Monday, April 13, 2026 2:30-4:30pm

Presentation Guidelines:

Faculty will have 5-7 minutes to present their innovation, followed by 2-3 minutes of audience Q&A. Presentations should include the following elements:’

• An overview of the innovation (this may include a demonstration, but this is not required)

• Which AI tool(s) faculty and students used

• How the use of AI supported the learning objectives

• Feedback from students or an explanation of the student experience

• Discussion of how students learned to use AI ethically and responsibly

Eligibility:

All individuals teaching courses in any modality are welcome to submit their innovation to showcase. Whether you are a full-time or part-time instructor or graduate assistant, we welcome your involvement in this event!

Selection:

Faculty will be notified of their selection to participate by March 13, 2026. While the goal is to include all innovations, representation from all a variety of schools/colleges, academic levels, and type of course on campus will be prioritized if time constraints are a concern.

Prizes: 

The school and college deans will provide Charlie’s gift cards for the presentations with top 3 scores in the amounts of $100, $75, and $50.

Scoring:

Presentations will be assessed by a panel composed of administrators, CTL staff, and faculty. Judges will assess using a 1-5 scale of the following scoring criteria:

• Student Engagement with AI

• Innovation and Creativity

• Impact on Learning

• Ethical and Responsible Use

AI Teaching Innovation Showcase-Scoring Rubric

All presentations will be scored using the following criteria on a scale of 1-5. All criteria will be weighted equally.

• Student Engagement with AI: Demonstrates how students actively use AI for learning

• Innovation and Creativity: Originality and creativity in integrating AI into teaching and learning.

• Impact on Learning: Evidence or potential for improving student learning outcomes or engagement.

• Ethical and Responsible Use: Promotes appropriate, transparent, and ethical AI practices for students.