How to Improve Teaching and Learning with Generative AI
Dr. Derek Bruff, acclaimed educator and faculty developer, offers options, strategies and examples for reimagining assignments in the age of AI.
How to Improve Teaching and Learning with Generative AI
Dr. Derek Bruff, acclaimed educator and faculty developer, offers options, strategies and examples for reimagining assignments in the age of AI.
Faculty everywhere are grappling with what AI means for their courses and assignments. But the truth is, incorporating AI into the learning experience is only part of the equation. The fundamental challenge is how we can make assignments more engaging and relevant so students want to do the work.
In this on-demand session, Dr. Derek Bruff, author, educator and faculty consultant, provides an overview of the AI landscape, as well as the teaching choices presented by this game-changing technology. We explore the opportunity to reimagine assignments that equip students with the AI experience they’ll need for success in the workplace. You’ll also learn helpful frameworks to guide course design choices, along with assignment examples you can implement right away. Whether you’re using AI, or looking to get started, we’ll give you the ideas and inspiration to create more engaging learning for your students.
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- What changes, if any, we need to make to our learning objectives in light of AI
- Options for designing assignments that leverage OR minimize the use of AI tools
- The fundamentals of creating assignments that motivate and engage students
- Teaching principles and practices to keep you moving forward as the AI landscape evolves
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About the Speaker
Dr. Derek Bruff is an educator, higher ed consultant, and former Director at the Center for Teaching at Vanderbilt University. The author of two acclaimed books, Intentional Tech: Principles to Guide the Use of Educational Technology in College Teaching and Teaching with Classroom Response Systems: Creating Active Learning Environments, he also hosts the podcast Intentional Teaching. An early pioneer in promoting active learning, Dr. Bruff consults regularly with faculty and administrators across higher education on course design and improving student success.