Faculty, staff, and graduate assistants are invited to join a series of informal conversations focusing on the intersections of teaching, learning, and Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) beginning on Friday, January 26.
Gen AI is already changing the landscape of higher education despite only having been on our collective radars for a comparatively short amount of time. How we teach, how we research, and how we operate as professionals will look radically different in the next decade compared to the last, which presents both affordances and limitations for us in and out of the classroom.
This lunch-and-learn program is a series of informal, in-person discussions around topics related to GenAI, teaching, and scholarship. There will be significant time for participants to discuss topics related to their interests and steer the conversation as we enjoy fellowship and share expertise, with the goal of not just surviving with GenAI but thriving with it. This series is intended for those engaged in teaching or scholarship who are interested in productive and positive discussions about GenAI.
Registration is required, and light snacks will be provided. Campus partners for these workshops include the Office of the Provost, Milner Library, the Office of Technology Solutions, the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, and the Office of Student Conduct and Community Responsibilities.
Scheduled topics include:
- GenAI and Large Classes (January 26)
- GenAI and Research Writing Assignments (February 16)
- GenAI and Civic Engagement (February 23)
- GenAI in our Scholarly Professional Lives (March 22)
- GenAI and Academic Integrity (April 9)
- Opportunities with Disruptive Technology at ISU (May 3)
If you need an accommodation to fully participate in these sessions, please contact the Center for Integrated Professional Development at (309) 438-2542 or ProDev@IllinoisState.edu.
