Teaching with Generative AI Workshops and Events
Welcome to the OTL Teaching with Generative AI Workshops and Events Page!
Explore our collection of upcoming and past workshops and events focused on Generative AI in teaching and learning. Access resources such as session slides, recordings, and additional materials from previous events. Stay tuned for updates on our second annual Teaching with Artificial Intelligence Series in 2025!
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Our Teaching with Artificial Intelligence Series (June 3 - June 7, 2024) is open to the University of Guelph, University of Guelph-Humber, and Ridgetown Campus faculty, instructors, staff, and students. In partnership with CARE-AI, OpenED, OQA, McLaughlin Library, and Contact North, we are facilitating 17 AI workshops, panels, and playgrounds. Click on each Day below to explore and register for sessions.
Please note that you will need a Zoom account with your @uoguelph.ca or @guelphhumber.ca email address to register. If you don’t already have a Zoom account with your Guelph email, sign up for a free Zoom account before registering for the Teaching with AI Series sessions.
View our Schedule at a Glance here.
Monday, June 3, 2024
Packing for your Generative AI Journey
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Facilitators: Kevin Matsui (CARE-AI) and Katie McLean (CARE-AI)
Description: Having some background understanding of Generative AI is a good starting point for successful use of GenAI in teaching and learning. The knowledge that can effectively inform use of available tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, GPT4o, Google Gemini and others includes awareness of the issues of privacy, copyright, sources, misinformation and ethics. Deciding how you would like to use AI will impact your decisions – are you using AI as a tool or as a collaborator, or something in between like a touchpoint like a colleague. This session will explore some of the different options of foundational models and touch on some of the general issues related to the use of generative AI and recommendations for effective use.
Register HereAI Playground
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Facilitators: Shehroze Saharan (OTL), Owen Wooding (OpenEd), and Dr. Rachael Lewitzky (OpenEd)
Description: This interactive session offers a space to explore, ask questions, and experiment with different AI tools. The session will be structured as guided experimentation with AI tools, which will include prompts, activities, scenarios, and reflections specifically designed to explore possible uses and limitations of AI. We will also discuss how to craft effective prompts for AI tools that will deliver useful outputs. Following our guided experimentation as a group, we will provide space for participants to share their experiences with using AI tools. No prior experience with AI tools necessary.
Exploring Generative AI Tools
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Facilitators: Kevin Matsui (CARE-AI) and Katie McLean (CARE-AI)
Description: A survey of the available landscape of Generative AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, DALLE-3, Adobe Firefly, Cohere, Llama 3, etc.) will be conducted followed live demos of common and highly impactful use cases focusing primarily on Microsoft Copilot (already available to all faculty and staff), Microsoft 365 Copilot (available as an extra cost add on, incorporates Copilot into Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) as well as ChatGPT, GPT-4o from OpenAI. Considerations and strategies for best practice will be discussed and highlighted. Understanding these tools will help effectively use these core tools as well as customized GPTs and bots that are built on these models.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Should I Use Generative AI in My Course – and How to Make that Clear to Students?
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Facilitators: Dr. Christopher Laursen (OTL), Mary McCaffery (Library), and Alison Crerar (OQA)
Description: As a course instructor, it’s crucial to tell your students whether they can use generative AI, how they can use it, and why. There are multiple means by which you can communicate the use of AI through your course outlines, assessment instructions, and class discussions. To assist you with this process, we have created a tool to help you determine skill-based learning objectives for your assignments and link these with uses of AI that do not undermine these objectives. You’ll get a chance to learn how instructors have effectively used this tool, and even try it out for yourself. We'll also consider a variety of other tools that will help you determine allowable uses and clearly communicate these to your students.
Register HereSpice Up Your Announcements and Content with AI-Powered Videos and Images
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Facilitator: Dr. Victoria Chen (University of Guelph-Humber)
Description: Course trailers and video announcements are a great way to introduce your course and send reminders to students in an engaging way, but they can be intimidating to create. Whip up a video in under a minute with the magic of AI-powered tools! We will also explore OER and AI-generated images to help spruce up your PowerPoint slides.
AI Tool Drop-In Session
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Facilitators: Kevin Matsui (CARE-AI) and Katie McLean (CARE-AI)
Description: In these informal sessions, we will work through specific use cases that might be of interest. Focusing primarily on Microsoft Copilot (already available to all faculty and staff), Microsoft 365 Copilot (available as an extra cost add on, incorporates Copilot into Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) as well as ChatGPT, GPT-4o from OpenAI. Participants are welcome to submit a use case in advance.
Assessing the Impact of GPT on Faculty and Students at UofG: Boon or Bane?
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Panelists: Dr. Ritu Chaturvedi (CEPS), Dr. Soha Eid Moussa (CEPS), Dr. Karen Gordon (CEPS), Dr. Daniel Grunspan (CBS), Connor Geddes (CEPS) and additional panelists.
Description: The impact of GPT on faculty and students hinges on its use. As a supplementary resource for resource creation and problem-solving, it can be advantageous, but misuse as a shortcut may foster superficial understanding. Faculty and students must approach GPT-like tools with discernment to optimize their educational benefits. This investigative panel discussion delves into the (mis)use of GPT. Faculty members are prompted to consider its potential contributions to education, such as content creation and personalized feedback, as well as concerns like ethical implications. Meanwhile, students are asked about their utilization of GPT in coursework, its appealing aspects, and situations where they may feel pressured to use it. Through this session, the diverse implications of GPT within the university community are explored, aiming to foster a nuanced understanding of its role in education and its potential impact on teaching and learning dynamics.
How to Personalize Learning and Enhance Course Development with Contact North | Contact Nord’s AI-powered Apps
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Facilitator: Dr. Ron Owston (Contact North)
Description: In this session participants will be introduced to AI Tutor Pro and AI Teaching Assistant Pro, two free GenAI apps recently launched by Contact North | Contact Nord. With AI Tutor Pro learners can engage in an interactive and responsive dialog to learn any topic at any level. Demonstrated will be features such as its international language options, file upload to base the interaction on the user’s own content, and voice interaction. AI Teaching Assistant Pro provides tools to help instructors create multiple choice and draft essay questions with scoring rubrics on any topic at any level. Additionally, instructors can build a course syllabus on any topic complete with a course description, learning outcomes, course topics, teaching notes, and PowerPoint slides. Time will be allotted in the session for participants’ questions and discussion. The session will be facilitated by the academic lead for the apps, Dr. Ron Owston, Professor Emeritus, York University, and Research Associate, AI in Higher Education, Contact North | Contact Nord. Learn more about Dr. Owsten: http://ronowston.ca.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
AI Tool Drop-In Session
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Facilitators: Kevin Matsui (CARE-AI) and Katie McLean (CARE-AI)
Description: In these informal sessions, we will work through specific use cases that might be of interest. Focusing primarily on Microsoft Copilot (already available to all faculty and staff), Microsoft 365 Copilot (available as an extra cost add on, incorporates Copilot into Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) as well as ChatGPT, GPT-4o from OpenAI. Participants are welcome to submit a use case in advance.
Instructor Panel: Navigating AI’s Role in Teaching and Assessment
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Panelists: Dr. Tanya Barzotti (Lang), Dr. Eric Chi (Lang), Carri-Ann Scott (University of Guelph-Humber), and Dr. Gus Skorburg (CoA)
Description: Join panelists Dr. Tanya Barzotti (Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics), Dr. Eric Chi (Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics), Carri-Ann Scott (Early Childhood Studies, University of Guelph-Humber), and Dr. Gus Skorburg (College of Arts) for an engaging discussion on integrating AI into their teaching and assessment practices. Panelists will share their motivations for incorporating AI into their teaching, their uses of AI, and the benefits and challenges of using AI in their teaching contexts. Attendees will gain insights on effective practices, innovative strategies, and practical applications of AI in the classroom.
AI Tool Drop-In Session
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Facilitators: Kevin Matsui (CARE-AI) and Katie McLean (CARE-AI)
Description: In these informal sessions, we will work through specific use cases that might be of interest. Focusing primarily on Microsoft Copilot (already available to all faculty and staff), Microsoft 365 Copilot (available as an extra cost add on, incorporates Copilot into Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) as well as ChatGPT, GPT-4o from OpenAI. Participants are welcome to submit a use case in advance.
Redesigning Assessments in the Context of AI
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Facilitators: Dr. Megan De Roover (OTL) and Shehroze Saharan (OTL)
Description: Join us as we explore how to design assessments to intentionally address students’ use of AI in this hands-on workshop. Learn to integrate AI tools thoughtfully to enhance the effectiveness and fairness of assessments in your courses. Participants will discover strategies for incorporating AI to create innovative, adaptive assessments that reflect today’s learners, while also mitigating potential misuse. Whether you're looking to refine existing assessments or develop new ones, this workshop will provide the guidance and tools necessary to make AI a beneficial component of your educational approach.
Using AI to Design Assessments
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Facilitators: Shehroze Saharan (OTL) and Dr. Megan De Roover (OTL)
Description: This workshop offers a deep dive into leveraging AI technologies to create dynamic and effective assessments. Participants will learn how to utilize AI tools to develop assessments using a variety of tools, tips, and tricks. This session provides practical insights and hands-on experiences for enhancing student evaluation through AI.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
AI Playground: Using AI for Course Design and Course Materials
Time: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Facilitators: Shehroze Saharan (OTL), Owen Wooding (OpenEd), & Dr. Rachael Lewitzky (OpenEd), Dr. Aron Fazekas (OTL), and Dr. Sara Fulmer (OTL)
Description: This interactive session offers a space to explore, ask questions, and experiment with different AI tools. This session will introduce various ways to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for course design and developing course materials. The session will be structured as guided experimentation with AI tools, which will include prompts, activities, scenarios, and reflections specifically designed to explore possible uses and limitations of AI for course design and teaching. We will also discuss how to craft effective prompts for AI tools that will deliver useful outputs. Following our guided experimentation as a group, we will provide space for participants to share their experiences with using AI tools. No prior experience with AI tools necessary.
Gradescope’s AI Answer Grouping for Handwritten Tests & Assignments
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Facilitators: Owen Wooding (OpenEd) and Dr. Rachael Lewitzky (OpenEd)
Description: While most of the buzz in the world of AI revolves around generative AI and chat-based interactions, there are other forms of AI that can also help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of common tasks. One example of helpful non-generative AI can be found in Gradescope, a grading and assessment platform available to all instructors at the University of Guelph and University of Guelph-Humber.
During this brief 30-minute session, OpenEd’s instructional technology specialist (ITS) team will discuss and demonstrate Gradescope’s AI answer grouping capabilities for handwritten tests and assignments. Together, we will explore how incorporating Gradescope into your course(s) via a simple CourseLink integration and leveraging AI answer grouping has the potential to greatly improve grading efficiency and provide more fulsome feedback to your students.
Leveraging AI to Tackle your Workload
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Facilitators: Dr. Aron Fazekas (OTL) and Dr. Christopher Laursen (OTL)
Description: There are many promises being made about the potential of artificial intelligence to improve how we work, while maintaining the importance of the human components of teaching and learning. In this workshop, we’ll consider the variety of ways in which genAI can assist in managing workload, for example, streamlining tasks that take up time which could be spent doing more meaningful things. This workshop gives everyone a chance to share things that may have worked well in academic workload management.
External Session: Ethics and Equity with AI: Leading the Way
Please note, this is an external session that may be of interest to Teaching with Artificial Intelligence Series attendees:
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speakers: Dr. Vincent Del Casino, Provost and SVP for Academic Affairs, San Jose State University, David Weil, VP and Chief Information and Analytics Officer, Ithaca College, Carrie O’Donnell, Founder and CEO, Alchemy
Description: In this thought-provoking discussion, higher education leaders will gain valuable insights to hone their institutions’ strategic priorities around the equitable and ethical use of AI. We will explore best practices for leveraging AI to advance equity in teaching and learning, navigating ethical challenges in AI adoption, and developing robust policies to promote fairness and transparency. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to foster an inclusive and ethically responsible AI-driven educational environment.
External Session: The Future of Higher Education in The Age of Artificial Intelligence
Please note, this is an external session that may be of interest to Teaching with Artificial Intelligence Series attendees:
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Facilitator: Dr. Stephen Murgatroyd (Contact North)
Description: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping higher education, impacting student recruitment, teaching, assessment and engagement. AI's role raises questions about faculty's future responsibilities and the potential for AI-enabled platforms to offer education anytime, anywhere. This shift could democratize education and introduce new competitors like GoogleU or OpenAI College. Additionally, programs not incorporating AI may lag behind, with a significant debate on whether AI will adapt to faculty needs or vice versa. The integration and adaptation to AI in education is crucial for maintaining relevance and enhancing learning outcomes.
Friday, June 7, 2024
The Future of Teaching: AI Coffee Chat
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Facilitators: OTL, McLaughlin Library, OpenEd, OQA, and CARE-AI
Description: In this closing session of our Teaching with AI Series, we’ll collaboratively explore the evolving role of AI in learning, teaching, assessment, and curriculum. What are the opportunities and challenges of AI for education? How will AI continue to impact education, and what does this mean for our teaching? Join the conversation to share your thoughts, understand different perspectives, explore next steps, and discuss support needed for integrating AI into teaching and curriculum. Whether you're new to exploring AI or currently adopting AI in your teaching practice, this session provides a collaborative space to explore, learn, and share experiences as a community.
Exploring Common GenAI Tools: A Student Perspective
Date: Monday, August 19, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Facilitators: Shehroze Saharan (Office of Teaching and Learning), Dr. Rachael Lewitzky (Open Learning and Educational Support - OpenEd), Faran Saharan (Office of Teaching and Learning), Luca Audino (Open Learning and Educational Support - OpenEd) & Amie Adili (Open Learning and Educational Support - OpenEd)
Description: Join us for an informative session on the most commonly used GenAI tools, particularly those frequently utilized by students. This session will provide an overview of these popular tools, demonstrate their functionalities, and explore how students are integrating them into their academic lives. Additionally, we will feature student speakers who will share their perspectives and experiences using GenAI tools in their day-to-day academic activities. No prior experience with AI tools is necessary.
AI Playground: Using GenAI for Course Design and Course Materials
Date: Monday, August 19, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Facilitators: Shehroze Saharan (Office of Teaching and Learning) & Owen Wooding (Open Learning and Educational Support - OpenEd)
Description: This interactive session offers a space to explore, ask questions, and experiment with different AI tools. This session will introduce various ways to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for course design and developing course materials. The session will be structured as guided experimentation with AI tools, which will include prompts, activities, scenarios, and reflections specifically designed to explore possible uses and limitations of AI for course design and teaching. We will also discuss how to craft effective prompts for AI tools that will deliver useful outputs. Following our guided experimentation as a group, we will provide space for participants to share their experiences with using AI tools. No prior experience with AI tools is necessary.
Developing and Communicating your Course and Assessment Policies for GenAI Use
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Facilitators: Shehroze Saharan & Dr. Christopher Laursen (Office of Teaching and Learning)
Description: In this session, we will guide instructors on how to develop and communicate effective course and assessment policies for GenAI use. As a course instructor, it’s crucial to inform your students about whether and how they can use generative AI, and the reasons behind these policies. We will explore various methods for communicating AI use through course outlines, assessment instructions, and class discussions. Additionally, we will introduce a tool designed to help you determine skill-based learning objectives for your assignments and align these with permissible uses of AI.
Rethinking Assessments for GenAI
Dates: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM and Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Facilitators: Shehroze Saharan & Dr. Megan De Roover (Office of Teaching and Learning)
Description: Join us for a two-part workshop focused on rethinking assessments in the context of GenAI. In the first session, attendees will be encouraged to run their current assessments through relevant GenAI tools to understand their capabilities. We will explore small changes to assignments that can encourage the appropriate use of AI. In the second session, attendees will return to share their current thinking about modifying their course assessments, with space to share the questions they still have, decisions they are still making, and the potential challenges they anticipate with their assessments. As a group, we will share ideas and work through potential solutions. This interactive workshop will provide a platform to discuss unanswered questions and collaboratively develop strategies for designing effective assessments with GenAI in mind.
Empowering Instructors and Students with AI: Practical Strategies for Online Course Assessments
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Facilitators: Vanessa Breton, Bronwyn Korb, David Macdonald, & Megan Pickard (Open Learning and Educational Support - OpenEd)
Description: This presentation explores how instructors teaching online courses can effectively and ethically utilize AI tools in their assessments. We will cover practical applications of AI in quizzes, research assignments, discussions, and presentations, highlighting benefits and strategies for each. Emphasis will be placed on promoting AI literacy among students, ensuring ethical AI use, and guiding them to critically evaluate AI outputs. Instructors will learn strategies to model responsible AI use, integrate AI literacy into their curriculum, and provide clear expectations and support for ethical AI practices. Join us to enhance your teaching methods and empower students in the age of AI.
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