AI and Pedagogy
As we better understand the new AI landscape, we accept that there exist many different strategies for adapting to this shift. At the TLC we would like to share our strategies and provide our advice. As we work to integrate AI into our courses, or simply to understand and manage AI usage from our students, we must work closely together. Faculty members are the experts in the classroom, and their insights are invaluable for shaping AI tools that truly enhance the learning experience. By fostering collaboration and open communication with teachers, the TLC believes that we can develop AI solutions that align with various educational objectives of our professors, and that respect the autonomy of our instructors. This collaborative approach can help address the practical challenges and ethical considerations surrounding AI in education, and ultimately lead to the development of AI systems that empower educators, improve student outcomes, and create a more effective and equitable learning environment. Here are a few links, shared with us to presentations or AI-based products we find potentially useful: This website/presentation links to useful resources that discuss AI and pedagogy. Pay attention to the links located throughout each slide, Each one takes you to a different resource for utilizing AI in coursework. Beautiful AI is an AI resource that works with you to generate tasks such as Presentation slides and brainstorming. We will continue to add more information soon.
CUNY Teaching Matters Series
In 2021, the CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy kicked off a new virtual teaching workshop series called Teaching Matters. This series is a monthly, free, one-hour summit of CUNY faculty and staff devoted to sharing innovative teaching strategies and student-centered learning methods. Each gathering includes a focused, interactive, and engaged peer-to-peer workshop and a few practical teaching tips that can be used in any classroom.
Introduction to ChatGPT
Friday, Feb 17, 2023, 2 PM ET
Led by Laura Baecher, School of Education, Hunter College and Jack Kenigsberg, Acting Coordinator Rockowitz Writing Center, Hunter College.
Faculty, staff and students are hearing about ChatGPT and wondering about its implications and possibilities for higher education. This intro was a concise overview of Chat GPT (what is it? what is it capable of? what are privacy and academic integrity concerns? how might I use it for teaching? what resources are available?).
Generative AI Series: Bias, Accuracy, and Ethical Issues of AI
Friday, November 17, 2023, 11 AM – 12 PM ET
As effective educators, we continue educating ourselves (and our students) to improve our AI literacy. We must understand the limitations and ethical aspects of AI. In the third session of the series, we discussed some “sticky” issues surrounding AI. Topics included:
- AI’s limitations and flaws
- Incorporating AI policies in your syllabi
- Improving our and students’ AI literacy in an ever-changing landscape
- Session Recording
- Session Slides
- Helpful links from workshop participants
Generative AI Series: AI in the Classroom
Friday, October 27, 2023, 11 AM – 12 PM ET
The second session of the series focused on how AI has been and can be used in educational settings. We brainstormed and exchanged ideas for how we can use AI tools in positive ways. Topics included:
- Using AI to increase student engagement (and reduce plagiarism)
- Improving productivity to develop instructional content
- Integrating AI into assessment
Faculty: Save time & improve quality – Dr. Shane Snipes
Integrating AI in the Course Assessment Process – Dr. Mohammad Azhar
Generative AI Series: What is AI and What Can it Do?
Friday, September 29, 2023, 11 AM – 12 PM ET
In this introductory session, we discussed what AI is and what it can do, while also discussing our concerns and challenges. The session was designed to deepen our understandings of current and possible future landscapes of AI. Topics included:
- What Generative AI is and what it can do
- Prevalent concerns about AI in educational settings
- Possible positive impacts of AI
Last Updated: 02/01/2024 14:39