AI-Conscious Course and Assignment Design

Self-paced
1 credit

Date & Time: Self paced

Location: Online Only

Presented By: Technology Enhanced Learning & Online strategies (TLOS)

Overview:
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape the landscape of higher education, course design is changing too. In this module, educators explore the role of AI in the classroom. Participants will investigate frameworks for integrating AI policies, supporting student literacy, and designing assignments that account for or leverage generative AI tools.

Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:

Compare key approaches for integrating AI into the classroom
Discuss implications of AI approaches on course and assignment policies
Design or adapt an assignment that either incorporates or anticipates the use of generative AI
Identify strategies for building students’ AI literacy and ethical awareness

About the Learning Journey & Module Prerequisites:
This is module 4 in the 'AI Essentials for Teaching and Learning' learning journey:

Module 0: Intro to Generative AI
Module 1: Foundational AI Literacy for Educators
Module 2: Intro to AI Prompting for Faculty
Module 3: Integrating AI into Teaching Workflows
Module 4: AI-Conscious Course and Assignment Design

To get the most out of 'AI-Conscious Course and Assignment Design,' we strongly encourage participants to have taken:

Topics 0-2 prior to the session
And a session on course design fundamentals

Or have an equivalent foundational understanding of how generative AI works, responsible and ethical use of AI, strategies for secure and effective prompting, and the fundamentals of course design.

Note that in addition to the linked self-paced versions of these topics, live workshop version are also offered. Search the PDN catalog.

AI Essentials for Teaching and Learning Overview: Discover the core skills, concepts, and conversations shaping higher education in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). 'AI Essentials for Teaching and Learning' is designed to help Virginia Tech educators build a strong foundation in using AI thoughtfully and effectively. Whether you're just getting started with generative AI or seeking structured guidance, this series offers research-informed strategies, space for reflection, and real-world examples tailored to the Virginia Tech context.

Join us to build your confidence and curiosity around AI—no technical background required.

AI Essentials Exchange:
The AI Essentials Exchange is a series of live “book club” sessions supporting the AI Essentials for Teaching and Learning learning journey. Come ready to engage and connect.

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