Throughout the academic year, the CNDLS staff organize workshops, facilitate discussions, and host guest speakers on campus, focusing on timely teaching topics. Check out our calendar below to attend an upcoming event.
January
Introduction: AI – How Does it Work and What to Consider
January 28, 2025
12 PM – 1 PM, Online
This foundational session sets the stage for the entire institute, introducing participants to AI concepts and addressing ethical usage. It aligns with the institute’s learning objectives and provides a crucial base for subsequent sessions. See event details.
AT Program – AI as TA: Creating GPTS for Students and Instructors (Elective)
January 28, 2025
9:30 PM – 11 PM, Online
This workshop will focus on using free tools to create a tutor. Teachers and TAs can create these for their classes or teach the students to create them. Ethical considerations will be involved as well. Note that you CAN take this workshop for credit even if you attended the AI workshop in the AT Program in Fall 2024. See event details.
February
AI Literacy and Information Literacy: Research Practices
February 4, 2025
12 PM – 1 PM, Online
Focusing on research applications, this session demonstrates how AI can assist in answering complex research questions and teaching academic inquiry. We will cover methods to encourage citation, including the practice and norms of citing AI as well as methods to encourage your students to think deeply about their decision-making around AI. See event details.
AI as Thought Partner: Prompting Techniques
February 11, 2025
12 PM – 1 PM, Online
Building on the introduction, this interactive session allows participants to experiment with AI tools, focusing on developing prompts for complex and creative responses. It emphasizes hands-on learning and practical applications. See event details.
Leveraging AI in Assignment Design
February 18, 2025
12 PM – 1 PM, Online
This session explores how to develop or adapt assignments that effectively integrate AI to enhance student learning based on faculty’s/course’s learning objectives. It addresses the critical balance between leveraging AI and maintaining essential learning outcomes without over-reliance on technology. See event details.
AI for Course Material Development
February 25, 2025
12 PM – 1 PM, Online
Participants learn to use AI for various teaching tasks, from improving course descriptions to organizing student groups. This practical session aims to streamline daily work processes and save time for educators. See event details.
March
Customizing AI Models for Education
March 11, 2025
12 PM – 1 PM, Online
This hands-on workshop guides participants through creating and customizing their own GPT model. It focuses on enhancing classroom learning, streamlining administrative tasks, and improving research workflows. See event details.
AI in Data Analysis
March 18, 2025
12 PM – 1 PM, Online
Focusing on research applications, this session demonstrates how AI can assist in organizing large datasets and answering complex research questions. It includes practical tools for data organization and light coding assistance. See event details.
AI Video Tools in Education
March 25, 2025
12 PM – 1 PM, Online
Led by a media expert, this session explores the use of AI video tools to generate illustrative clips for classes. It combines explanation, demonstration, and a Q&A session to ensure comprehensive understanding. See event details.
April
AI-Enhanced Assessment Design
April 1, 2025
12 PM – 1 PM, Online
This workshop covers both ethical considerations and practical methodologies for using AI in assessment design. It includes interactive segments and live workflow demonstrations, focusing on multiple-choice quizzes and rubric design. See event details.
Implementing AI in Your Field: Case Studies
April 8, 2025
12 PM – 1 PM, Online
This session showcases faculty members sharing their experiences of using AI in various disciplines, providing real-world examples and inspiring cross-disciplinary applications. See event details.
