Workshops for Teaching and Research with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
| Date/Time | Session Title | Description | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 | AI Literacy: What every ECU graduate and every ECU employee should know | AI literacy is essential for informed decision making and staying competitive in today’s tech-driven world. In this session, we will discuss AI Literacy and the impact of AI in society, foundations of AI, ethical considerations and biases in AI, real-world applications in business and industry, and employers’ expectations. Facilitated by: Jan Lewis, Ken Luterbach, John Southworth, Wendy Creasey | Meeting Recording Link to Session Materials |
| October 15, 2024 2:00 – 3:00 | Choosing Among Chatbots and AI Tools for Educators | In this hands-on session, we will guide participants through a series of prompts intended to inform tool selection for instructional activities, including lesson planning, assessment generation, and differentiation of instruction for diverse learners. AI tools to consider include GPT 4o, Gemini, Perplexity, SchoolAI, MagicSchoolAI, and any others you wish to consider. Facilitated by Kristen Gregory, Xi Lin, Sarah Sconyers, and Ken Luterbach | Meeting Recording Link to Session Materials |
| October 16, 2024 3:00 – 4:00 | How AI Can (and can’t) Be Used in Creating Scholarly Works and Course Materials | AI promises to revolutionize the way we create everything, but how are journal publishers currently allowing scholars to use AI in their articles? And how can AI be used to supplement existing textbooks and create assessments, practice problems, and other free student resources? Come learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using AI in your scholarly creations. Facilitated by Allison Kaefring | Meeting Recording Link to Session Materials |
| October 24, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 | Teaching Writing in the Age of AI | Offered in collaboration with the University Writing Program, this workshop explores the intersection of generative AI technologies and writing instruction by providing university faculty with strategies to navigate this current technology landscape and foster opportunities for critical AI literacy with their students. This workshop will focus on collaborative discussion and activities and support faculty in gaining practical insights to enhance their teaching of writing in the age of AI. Participants may want to bring writing assignments or projects to share. Facilitator: Michelle Eble | Meeting Recording Link to Session Materials Link to Resources Handout |
| November 6, 2024 1:00-2:00 | How AI Learns and Why that Matters to You | How does AI learn? How do programs like ChatGPT decide what to say? In this session, we will explore where AI gets its information and what it does with it. We’ll discuss how AI models are trained and how that can affect what they generate. We’ll look at what AI can and cannot do and what the implications are for you in your classroom. Join us for this deep dive into the inner workings of AI. Facilitators: Nic Herndon and David Hart | Meeting Recording Link to Session Materials |
| November 12, 2024 2:00 - 3:00 | Faculty Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence at ECU: A Snapshot and Lessons Learned | ECU is participating in a multi-institution research project which will help assess existing and emerging applications of generative artificial intelligence that are most likely to affect teaching, learning, and research, as well as the needs of institutions, instructors, and scholars. During the 2023-2024 academic year, the research team conducted focus groups and interviews with numerous faculty across the university. In this session, they will share actionable steps ECU can take to support faculty based on their research and findings from the research cohort. They will share resources you can use to learn more about generative AI tools that can assist you with your teaching and research. Time will be devoted for participants to share their experiences and concerns and to suggest next steps. Facilitators: Jan Lewis, Ken Luterbach, John Southworth | Meeting Recording Link to Session Materials |
| November 21, 2024 3:00 - 4:00 | Exploring Use Cases for Generative AI in Teaching: Practical Strategies for Faculty | This workshop shares specific examples where ECU faculty use generative AI to enhance teaching. Course design, content creation, critical analysis, and re-envisioning assignments are among the topics they will discuss. Facilitated by Jan Lewis | Register Here Join Here |
| January 21, 2025 3:00 – 4:00 | Exploring Use Cases for Generative AI in Research: Practical Strategies for Faculty | This workshop shares specific examples from ECU faculty use generative AI in their research. Multiple research stages will be covered, including ideation and hypothesis generation, literature reviews, data collection and analysis, editing, and enhancing communication with various audiences. Facilitator: Ken Luterbach | Register Here Join Here |
| January 28, 2025 3:00 – 4:00 Joyner Library 2301 | AI Tools for Academic Research | In this hands-on session, participants will have the opportunity to explore several free AI tools focused on academic research. For each tool, facilitators will share its purpose, how to use it, and how it meets various research needs. There will be ample time for exploration and practice. Please make free accounts for each tool prior to the session. Facilitators: Kristen Gregory, Ken Luterbach, Xi Lin, Sarah Sconyers | Register Here |
| January 29, 2025 12:00 – 1:00 | AI Apps Lightning Session | In this dynamic and engaging session, faculty, staff, and students come together to showcase their favorite AI applications. Each participant has just a few minutes to present an app they love and share insights into why it’s valuable. Whether it’s a productivity tool, a language translator, or a creative AI project, everyone gets a chance to highlight the magic of AI in their daily lives. Expect a whirlwind of inspiration and discovery! Facilitated by John Southworth | Register Here Join Here |
| February 12, 2025 12:00 – 1:00 | AI Apps for Social Sciences and Business Disciplines | Following up on the popular AI Apps Lightning session, this workshop introduces AI apps that are helpful in social sciences and business disciplines. Learn from specialists in these fields and get tips on how to discover and evaluate new tools and apps. Facilitated by Ken Luterbach | Register Here Join Here |
| February 19, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 | AI Apps for STEM Disciplines | Following up on the popular AI Apps Lightning session, this workshop introduces AI apps that are helpful in STEM disciplines. Learn from specialists in these fields and get tips on how to discover and evaluate new tools and apps. Facilitated by John Southworth | Register Here Join Here |
Recordings of Previous AI-Related Sessions
| Session | Links |
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Faculty Panel - Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT) - Opportunities and Challenges (Runtime - 1hr 28min) | Meeting Recording |
Faculty Panel - Transforming Research Practice Through Artificial Intelligence (Runtime 1hr 24 min) | Meeting Recording |
HOiST - ChatGPT and Other Tools | Meeting Recording |
2023 Technology Tailgate Session 1 - Enhancing Student's Reading and Engagement Utilizing Generative AI Tools and H5P | Meeting Recording |
2023 Technology Tailgate Session 3 - Making AI Generative for Higher Education | Meeting Recording |
2023 Technology Tailgate Session 4 - Health Literacy Information Transformed: An exploration of the potential for generative AI (ChatGPT) to render health information accessible and understandable | Meeting Recording |
2023 Technology Tailgate Session 5 - Using AI to Teach the Construction and Refinement of Qualitative Interview Protocols | Meeting Recording |
2023 Technology Tailgate Session 6 - Tech, Water, and Power: The Environmental Considerations of Developing and Using AI | Meeting Recording |
2023 Technology Tailgate Session 7 - Designing Cross-Disciplinary Teams for AI Research | Meeting Recording |
2023 Technology Tailgate Session 8 - Using machine learning with linked administrative and survey data to research wellbeing outcomes for foster youth in the U.S. | Meeting Recording |
2023 Technology Tailgate Session 9 - Designing a Course Wicked Fast with AI | Meeting Recording |
2023 Technology Tailgate Session 10 - Enhancing Teaching through Use of AI Tools | Meeting Recording |