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 an indicator which provides evidence that must be interpreted. In this workshop, we explore scholarly research on the limitations and potential biases of student feedback. … 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 AI tools available like ChatGPT, Dall-E and Perplexity, and how they can be incorporated into assignments, rubrics, and assessments. We will also practice writing effective … 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 … 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 enriched by AI and provide guidelines for determining which assignments are better off left AI-free. By the end of the workshop, you will have practical … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More