Level 18: Pedagogical Standards in AI Adoption
Participants will revise their course syllabus using gen AI to create effective Course Learning Outcomes and subCLOs, aligning them with AI-enhanced teaching strategies.
Time: 60 minutes
PREP (10 minutes)
Level Details
Welcome to Level 18, where we'll harness our knowledge of generative AI to enhance our course syllabi for an inclusive and impactful learning experience.
This module focuses on integrating AI in pedagogy and syllabus design. We'll be crafting detailed CLOs, revising syllabus language for inclusivity, and aligning our teaching outcomes with broader educational goals, all within a structured AI-supported framework.
Objectives
Throughout this module, you will:
Recall prior knowledge of generative AI and ethical considerations, understanding their impact on syllabus design.
Define the specific focus of the syllabus – the CLO and how it aligns with college-wide learning outcomes.
Utilize AI tools to assist in creating or refining the syllabus and its components.
Develop or revise a syllabus, focusing on a clear, inclusive, and aligned CLO.
Engage in constructive peer review, focusing on the clarity, inclusivity, and alignment of syllabi.
Reflect on the syllabus design process and its implications for teaching practice.
Gather your materials
Your program's learning outcomes
Your current syllabus for the course you want to update
Any other information about your course that would be helpful to train the LLM
LEARN (10 minutes)
CLO Brainstorming & AI Assistance
Begin by brainstorming the big picture of your course. What do you want students to achieve? Utilize an AI tool to help formulate a clear and actionable CLO.
Sub-CLO Scaffolding & Inclusive Language
Break down your CLO into 10 smaller, achievable sub-CLOs.
DO (30 minutes)
Wordsmithing and Review
Carefully refine the language of your syllabus for clarity, inclusivity, and coherence. Ensure all AI-integrated elements align seamlessly with the overall syllabus design.
Syllabus Updating with AI Outputs
Focus on integrating all generative AI-generated elements into your syllabus. This includes the updated ethical policy from Level 17, the newly formulated CLOs, and any other AI-generated content relevant to your course.
Template Implementation
Begin using the Simple Syllabus template to incorporate these AI-generated updates, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive syllabus structure.
REFLECT (10 minutes)
Reflective Writing
Add your latest AI-integrated lesson plan into your professional portfolio.
In your reflection journal, reflect on the course reconstruction process, focusing on how AI tools facilitated the development of comprehensive and precise learning outcomes.
Share your reflections and insights in the discussion board on Canvas.
REFERENCES
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The Grove of Whispering Willows Coin
Description
Celebrates the skillful integration of AI into course planning, focusing on effective syllabus revision.
Earning Criteria
Successfully update a course syllabus using AI, aligning it with AI-enhanced teaching methods and objectives.