While students are crucial stakeholders in the university’s teaching enterprise, their feedback should not be mistaken for “evaluation of teaching,” which is a task for instructional colleagues. Student feedback is … Read More
The outputs of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) might seem objective, but they are reflective of the datasets on which they are trained and their respective algorithms. Therefore, they might contain information that is inaccurate, biased, or misleading. During this interactive session, we will explore what is known about bias and GenAI and potential conversations that … Read More
This first virtual workshop in a two-part series will introduce you to the basics of generative AI as a tool for teaching and learning. We will explore the range of … Read More
The 2nd Annual Student Success Conference is a full-day event that invites Rutgers–New Brunswick faculty and staff to explore innovative strategies, share success stories, and strengthen efforts to advance student … Read More
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened an ad hoc committee to develop a framework for "equitable and effective teaching in undergraduate STEM and identify policies and practices at the departmental, programmatic, and institutional levels that can facilitate implementation of the principles." STEM faculty, department chairs, program directors, administrators, and students are invited … Read More
The second virtual workshop in the series is intended to facilitate thinking through the impact of AI on your course design, especially your assignments. We will provide examples of assignments … Read More
In this virtual workshop we will guide faculty to critically evaluate AI tools before integrating them into their teaching- paying attention to whether the tool could reinforce societal biases. The faculty will explore how AI can perpetuate bias in educational settings, focusing specifically on grading systems, adaptive learning tools, and AI detection platforms. Addresses Competency … Read More
While AI holds the potential to personalize and enhance learning experiences, there is a risk that overreliance on these tools could erode the human interactions that are at the heart of education. In this virtual workshop we will explore human-centered instructional design that seeks to create learning environments that are not only technologically advanced but … Read More
This virtual session will explore strategies and guidelines for writing and evaluating meaningful and high quality alt-text, an essential element of course accessibility. AI tools can serve as a time-saving companion in this process, offering a first draft of possible alt-text descriptions for course images. The workshop will provide you with the tools needed to … Read More