AI-Conscious Course and Assignment Design

Term: Fall 2025

Date: November 13th, 2025

Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Location: University Mall 2104 (Directions)

Instructor: Larry Cox II

Presented By: Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS)

Description:

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape the landscape of higher education, course design is changing too. In this workshop, 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.

This is a workshop in the 'AI Essentials for Teaching and Learning' learning journey. You may take all topics or pick and choose the ones which interest you most—the choice is yours. 

    Module 0: Intro to Generative AI
    Module 1: Foundational AI Literacy for Educators
    Module 2: AI Prompting as a Pedagogical Tool
    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. 

About the AI Essentials learning journey: 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.