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GenAI

Francesca Joyce
In GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

GenAI Series: Student Voices: AI in Higher Education Discussion Panel

This session was a student panel where the next generation of learners share their perspectives on the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in education. Hear firsthand how Smeal undergraduate students are experiencing, engaging with, and evaluating AI tools in the classroom—and what they believe the future should hold. This is a must-attend event for faculty and staff to gain insight, spark new ideas, and shape innovative learning environments at Smeal!

 

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Francesca Joyce
In Academic Integrity, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

GenAI Series: Empowering GenAI Responsible Use in Students

This session explores best practices for guiding students in the responsible and ethical use of Generative AI (GenAI). As AI becomes an integral part of teaching, learning, and business, it is crucial to establish clear expectations, teach students how to craft effective prompts, and help them critically evaluate AI-generated content.

In this session, we:

  • Explore the benefits and challenges of GenAI in student learning.
  • Discuss strategies for integrating AI into coursework while maintaining academic integrity.
  • Provide hands-on activities for crafting effective prompts and verifying AI outputs.
  • Address ethical considerations, transparency in AI use, and student concerns.
  • Offer practical tools for detecting AI misuse and fostering responsible engagement.
Francesca Joyce
In Assessment, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

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 provides practical strategies to address these challenges while also highlighting the opportunities GenAI offers to enhance teaching and learning. The session focuses 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 explores strategies to reimagine assignments in ways that both protect academic integrity and help prepare students for an AI-driven business world.

 

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Mark Deluca
In GenAI, Instructional Strategies & Student Engagement, Smeal Academy Sessions

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 introduces participants to key principles of effective prompt writing, describing how to craft clear, specific, and relevant prompts tailored to various teaching scenarios.

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

 

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Mark Deluca
In GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

GenAI Series: Beginning of Semester Update and Resources

This session was a discussion about University guidance and learn about resources and strategies that the eLDIG team created to support your course needs and Generative Artificial Intelligence policies. This session aimed to:

  • Share the latest updates on University guidance regarding the use of Generative AI (GenAI) in courses.
  • Discuss strategies for integrating GenAI policies into course assignments and syllabi.
  • Share information about and discuss the Provost’s AI-Enhanced Pedagogy Endorsement.

 

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Michael Christie
In Assessment, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

Affordances of AI for Assignments

 

 

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Resources from experts in higher education to help us with generative AI background and framework

Joseph Yun (Pitt)

Ethan Mollick (Wharton)

Michael Christie
In Academic Integrity, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Business Education and Research Reading and Discussion Group – John Liechty, Facilitator

This session is the fifth session of a Smeal series on the role of artificial intelligence in our teaching and research, which will focus on our shared commitment to preparing leaders to leverage artificial intelligence responsibly in business. John Liechty will share some trends in fields related to Marketing and how they impact his approach to teaching at Smeal. Please refer to John’s TEDxPSU talk in preparation for this session.

 

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Francesca Joyce
In Academic Integrity, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in Business Education and Research Reading and Discussion Group (Session 3)

The third session of a Smeal series on the role of artificial intelligence in our teaching and research focused on our shared commitment to preparing leaders to responsibly leverage artificial intelligence responsibly in business. Ed shared some trends in the field of accounting and how they impact his approach to teaching at Smeal. Ed recently wrote an article for Tax Adviser (Page 42). A teaching ethics article (Page 46) may interest those who watch this session recording.

 

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Michael Christie
In Academic Integrity, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Business Education and Research Reading and Discussion Group (Session 2)

This session is the second session of a Smeal series on the role of artificial intelligence in our teaching and research, which focused on our shared commitment to preparing leaders to leverage artificial intelligence responsibly in business.

Francesca Joyce
In GenAI, Instructional Strategies & Student Engagement, Smeal Academy Sessions

Artificial Intelligence and The Future of Learning

In this session discusses the brave, new world of Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity. If ChatGPT passed a Wharton MBA exam, could ChatGPT pass Smeal classes? ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools make it much easier to cheat on assessments. The eLDIG team has been experimenting with AI tools and evaluating their impact for Smeal.

 

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