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February 2025

GenAI Series: Rethinking Teaching and Assessment in the Age of AI

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming the landscape of teaching and learning, yet many faculty members struggle with when, how, and whether to incorporate it into their courses. This resistance may stem from their own concerns, hesitation about its use for various reasons, or academic integrity concerns, as well as skepticism from students. This practical session will provide practical strategies to address these challenges while also highlighting the opportunities GenAI offers to enhance teaching and learning.

The session will focus on designing assignments that leverage GenAI as a tool to foster deeper engagement, critical thinking, and skill development. Participants will discuss how to:

  • Explore use cases for AI-inclusive assignments that foster student learning.
  • Create AI-resistant assessments.
  • Cultivate AI literacy by helping students critically evaluate AI outputs, understand its limitations, and use it responsibly.

Rather than viewing GenAI as a threat, this session will explore strategies to reimagine assignments in ways that both protect academic integrity and help prepare students for an AI-driven business world. Join us to discuss approaches to blend AI-resistant and AI-inclusive strategies in your course(s).

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Smeal Academy GenAI Series: Effective Prompt Writing and Evaluation for Teaching and Learning

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is transforming education, providing new ways to enhance learning experiences, streamline content creation, and foster critical thinking. This interactive session will introduce participants to key principles of effective prompt writing, describing how to craft clear, specific, and relevant prompts tailored to various teaching scenarios.

Participants will gain insights into how to access available GenAI tools, learn how to craft prompts for desired outcomes, and discuss some of the the considerations related to the use of GenAI applications in higher education. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, participants will gain the skills needed to begin leveraging AI as a valuable educational tool.

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