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Teaching and Thinking with A.I.

Co-presented by José Antonio Bowen, Ph.D. and C. Edward Watson, Ph.D., the authors of the upcoming book, Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning. 

The excitement (and panic) surrounding A.I. is shattering expectations around assignments, assessment, class preparation and attendance, while challenging us to build more future-proof and inclusive classrooms. AI is rapidly changing how humans work and think. AI is also changing how we think about average and AI is even changing creativity. This session will give you a different way to think about AI and introduce the workshops to come.

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Presented by Steven D'Agustino, Ph.D.
Director of Online Learning, Office of the Provost

In this video, the process of utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to augment the instructional capacity of lecture videos is methodically explored. The initial phase involves uploading a lecture video into a video-to-text AI tool, which efficiently produces a transcript. This transcript forms the basis for further applications of AI, specifically through the deployment of ChatGPT.

Following the transcription, ChatGPT is tasked with synthesizing a description and identifying key words that encapsulate the primary subjects and themes of the lecture. Subsequently, the AI generates discussion questions and a quiz based on the transcript, aiming to facilitate engagement and assess comprehension of the lecture material. Moreover, ChatGPT is utilized to formulate learning objectives that are directly derived from the lecture's content.

This process exemplifies a systematic approach to enhancing the educational value of lecture videos, thereby supporting the development of lecture-based course designs. The video provides a detailed guide through each step, offering insights into the practical application of AI tools in educational content creation. 

This exploration into the integration of AI tools in education underscores the potential for these technologies to transform traditional lecture content into more interactive and personalized learning experiences. The video is intended for an academic audience, focusing on the implications of AI in educational innovation and course design.

To improve the integrity of your in-person exams and reduce distractions we have a solution that simplifies your life and ensures your students are fully engaged during exams.  We suggest utilizing the powerful software called Insight, which is installed in the computer labs on campus.  

Insight works by “blocking internet access, external drives, and other programs during the exam, Insight creates a focused environment. It provides only necessary software such as a word processor and Blackboard for file uploads.”

This allows the faculty to easily:

• Monitor the classroom screens
• Administer assessments
• Share screens

If you are interested in this mode of examination, you will need to reserve a computer lab for the date and time of your exam, then contact the technical lab managers for guidance on Insight. 

Contact information and Resources

Lincoln Center: Lowenstein rooms: 304-306, 309, and 312
Rose Hill rooms: Keating 317, 318, 320, and the Language Lab

For more information please contact Stafford Davis, Teaching Labs Manager, at [email protected].

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