Teaching with AI: A Hands-On Workshop

Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
Hotel check-in is at 3:00 p.m.

How do I register?

This pre-conference workshop is funded by the IDEA Human Sciences Board of Directors. Attendance is free but limited to four faculty in each human sciences program. Afternoon refreshments are included. In addition, the board is covering the cost of attendees' hotel rooms on Sunday night (they must be staying at the conference hotel). Attendees should book their own Sunday night hotel room. The IDEA management team will work with the hotel to cover that part of the stay.

Faculty will register for the workshop as part of the conference registration. The pre-conference workshop registration will close after Feb. 3.

What is the schedule for the workshop?

*The following schedule is tentative
2:00 - 2:50 p.m. - Presentation (snacks provided upon arrival)
2:50 - 3:00 p.m. - Break
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Presentation/Facilitated Work Time
4:00 - 4:15 p.m. - Break (drinks and snacks provided)
4:15 - 5:30 p.m. - Presentation/Facilitated Work Time

The workshop will be held in the Southmoreland Room on the first floor.

What will I learn?

This three-hour workshop will empower faculty to effectively integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices. Presenters will demonstrate how to use free AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot) to enhance and streamline creating course materials, developing authentic assessments and rubrics, and making accessibility easier. Facilitators will guide hands-on activities for participants to explore and brainstorm how to use AI to enhance lesson plans, increase student engagement, and support personalized learning experiences. Participants will also learn guiding principles for using AI responsibly and critically and will have opportunities to share their ideas, experiences, and concerns in a group discussion.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Apply practical skills and knowledge to leverage AI tools effectively in their teaching.
• Use generative AI to enhance instructional approaches and assessment strategies.
• Discuss the capabilities of AI as well as some of the challenges and opportunities.

Who is presenting?

Dr. Liz du Plessis is a Manger of Instructional Design for Missouri Online and has taught for the University of Missouri (MU) Department of History. She discovered her love for educational technology while teaching online at Indiana University-Bloomington (IU) as a graduate student. She completed her PhD in History at IU in 2009 and a Master of Education in Information Science and Learning Technologies at MU in 2011. She has served as an instructional designer for the California Community Colleges System, MU Health Care, and Missouri Online.

Justin Palozola is currently a Senior Technical Resource Manager and leader of the AI Team with Missouri Online. He has been a resource for all things AI, including leading the development of the Missouri Online AI home page, multiple presentations at conferences, and various AI committees within the UM System. 

 

 

What should I bring?

Attendees should bring their laptop and power cord. All other necessary materials will be provided.

Questions?

Contact Amanda Burris (ajburris@ksu.edu).