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Exploring the New Learning Frontier of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that holds immense potential for transforming various education. As educators, it is essential for faculty members to embrace AI and explore its applications to enhance teaching and learning experiences. By incorporating AI into their classes, faculty can engage students, personalize instruction, and foster critical thinking skills. But how should we do this? Where should we start?

Get Familiar with AI:

Faculty need to have a understanding of what AI is and how it works. Do some research. Talk to other faculty. Become familiar with the basic concepts, terminologies, and applications of AI in education. Knowing these things can help you make informed decisions about how you want to use AI.

We want to help you with this. The Faculty Innovation Center (FIC) will be writing a series of blog posts on how Daytona State faculty are addressing ChatGPT/AI in their courses. If you want to share your plans with your peers, please reach out to us. If you know of a colleague who is adapting courses, assessments, or assignments because of Chat/GPT/AI, we'd love to know that too. 

Make a Plan:

Where can AI add value to your course? AI can be used for assessment, content delivery, student engagement, and data analytics. For example, AI tools can automate grading and supply personalized feedback for learners. Once it is set up, this could be a timesaver for faculty. Review your course learning objectives to ascertain where AI can be used to benefit you and your learners.

1. Get some hands-on experience: The best way to see AI in action is to use it. Spend some time playing with AI tools you think could be beneficial to you and your learners.  
2. Learner Collaboration and Project-Based Learning: Use AI for course projects. Have your students use AI tools to gather and analyze data, collaborate remotely, and gain insights into complex problems. This approach nurtures teamwork, creativity, and analytical thinking, essential skills for the future workforce.
3. Discuss AI with Learners: It is important to discuss ethical issues. Address the use of AI usage in your syllabus and remind students of your policy. Let students know of the problems that still exist in AI such as biases, transparency, and privacy.

4. Stay Informed: New advancements occur on an almost daily basis. Know the latest trends, research, and best practices Engaging in continuous professional development will help you continue to use AI effectively. 

Looking for more information?

• 5 Ideas To Incorporate AI In Your eLearning Course
• A Teacher's Prompt Guide to ChatGPT
• AI Articles on ChatGPT and Education

Need more information or assistance? Contact the Faculty Innovation Center (FIC).

Lisa Lute
Instructional Designer, Division of Online Studies
lisa.lute@daytonastate.edu | 386-506-4277
Online Studies | Faculty Innovation Center (FIC)