Recorded Events for Faculty
This interactive session will explore AI literacy and the personal, societal, and professional implications of AI integration across the disciplines. This workshop will demonstrate how instructors can foster a culture of critical thinking and meaningful engagement with this watershed technology for their students. It will highlight the role of Critical AI Literacy in empowering students to navigate AI inclusively, ensuring that education in the AI era is accessible and equitable for all. This session was facilitated by Instructional Technologist, Mary Smith.
Learn practical strategies to utilize AI to assist in making your pedagogy more culturally responsive. As a dynamic DEIB leader in higher education, Dr. Junco excels in developing and executing strategic agendas that foster inclusivity and equity, partnering with K-12 districts, colleges, and community organizations. He specializes in cultivating a sense of belonging through innovative faculty-led initiatives, professional development programs, and DEIB-focused curricula, addressing critical equity gaps. His expertise also encompasses designing effective diversity recruitment and retention strategies, reinforcing his commitment to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational communities. This session was facilitated by Dr Eric Junco, Director of Equity at Northern Illinois University.
Zoom Recording of The Impact of Generative AI on Assessment
Reflection Form -The Impact of Generative AI on Classroom Assessment
Participants in this workshop will learn how to design AI-resilient assessments that maintain academic integrity in the age of generative AI. We will also investigate options for incorporating AI literacy outcomes to ensure students understand and can effectively engage with AI technologies. By the end of the workshop, educators will be equipped with strategies to create robust assessments and foster AI literacy, promoting a deeper, more informed engagement with the material.
The ICTL has several new technologies available for creating start-of-the-semester introduction assignments and welcome messages. This session will be in the “petting zoo” format where participants can experiment with a variety of technology options. Session participants will be issued a Padlet faculty account and will have the opportunity to create a Padlet introduction assignment, receive a tour of the recording studio options within the Center, and an overview of the Echo 360 recording, streaming, and polling tools. Participants will also have the opportunity to create a video welcome message and an introduction assignment with the technology tools available in the ICTL recording studios. This will be especially helpful for online and hybrid courses.
Ally is a tool designed to help tackle accessibility in a way that benefits all students by Ally provides faculty providing them feedback and support to make content more inclusive and equitable. Join us for this introduction to Ally and its integration within D2L Brightspace. This session will be facilitated by Instructional Technologist Mary Smith.
Innovation Center Resources Related to Ally and Accessibility