The AI Loom: Weaving Together Teaching, Learning and AI

Pre-Conference Workshop Session 1
K-12

Brief Abstract

How can AI help us reshape teaching, learning, and course design? Join us for this workshop where participants will rethink everything with AI in mind, including assessment, student-centered teaching, curricular design, writing, research, metacognition, equity, and ethics. Participants will also practice using AI to create resources you can use today! This abstract was generated using ChatGPT 4.0.

There is a fee of $300 for this pre-conference Master Class. You may also register for this Master Class as part of a special $550 Combo package of 2 Master Classes (1 AM and 1 PM class).

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Presenters

Lead Presenter: Reed Dickson, Pima Community College

Reed Dickson is the director for online faculty experience and innovation at Pima Community College where he designs and teaches courses and learning experiences for faculty in online pedagogy, instructional design and educational technology. Reed also writes and presents regularly around EdTech product design and online pedagogy. Since the emergence of ChatGPT 3.5, Reed has been regularly speaking on the future of AI for teaching and learning. When not teaching or designing faculty development experiences, Reed also advises EdTech startups as well as colleges and K-12 school districts. To learn more, visit https://www.reeddickson.com/.

Extended Abstract

What are some simple strategies for rethinking how you engage and assess students with AI in mind? What is important to consider when it comes to curricular and instructional design with emerging AI technologies? This three-hour masterclass at OLC Accelerate 2023 will engage participants in reimagining our pedagogical practices with AI in mind. Our focus will be on language learning models like Chat GPT and Bard, as well as other AI-embedded edtech solutions. AI video or image generation will not be a focus for this workshop.

During this workshop, we will delve into the following:

  • AI Meets Assessment: How might we reshape assessment strategies with AI as a partner in teaching and learning?
  • AI Meets Student-Centered Teaching: How can we leverage AI to foster a more student-centered learning environment?
  • AI Meets Curricular and Instructional Design: How can AI enhance our instructional design approaches to create engaging and effective learning experiences?
  • AI Meets Writing & Research: How can AI support and enhance research, writing, and inquiry in our classrooms?
  • AI Meets Reflective, Metacognitive Practice: How might we revisit metacognitive practices while incorporating student reflection around AI and tech use?
  • AI Meets Equitable Learning: How can we utilize AI to support equitable teaching practices and foster inclusivity in the classroom?
  • AI Meets Ethics: How do we engage students and educators as key stakeholders in the ethical considerations surrounding AI in education and society?

This workshop not only invites participants to revisit their current teaching methods and course designs, but also to examine and practice using AI to create teaching and learning materials and resources - that you can use today!

In the spirit of what Reed calls "Transparent AI Practices" (TAP), this abstract and title were generated using ChatGPT 4.0 through a series of queries and minor edits.