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What are Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Pro
Learn why Microsoft Copilot/Copilot for the Web is a game-changer. We’ll explore Copilot’s capabilities, from drafting emails to automating tasks, and highlight the differences between Copilot and Copilot Pro. Plus, find out how to easily purchase a Copilot Pro license. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your efficiency and creativity!
Presenter: Adam Sweeny, Manager Enterprise Microsoft Administration – UITS – Indiana University, Adjunct Instructor – Kelley School of Business.
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Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly can help you create images, vector graphics, videos, and more. You can generate images from a text prompt on the Firefly website, use Generative Remove in Photoshop to remove unwanted objects from photos, create patterns from a prompt using Text to Pattern in Illustrator, and use text prompts to create social media post templates with Text to Template.
Presenter: Beth Nolen, Senior IT Education Specialist
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Using generative AI in curriculum development
Join us as we explore practical ways to integrate AI-driven approaches into curriculum development. We’ll share tips and ideas for incorporating Generative AI into teaching tasks like creating course materials, generating formative assessment questions, and drafting timely feedback. Bring your questions and ideas—we look forward to a collaborative discussion!
Presenter: Adam Maksl, Ph.D., Professor of Journalism & Media – Indiana University Southeast, Senior Faculty Fellow – Learning Technologies – University Information Technology Services (UITS)
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Using generative AI to assist/dev with classroom activities
Join us to discover how AI can transform your teaching practices and benefit both you and your students. We’ll delve into practical strategies for creating effective grading rubrics using AI-generated insights. Additionally, we’ll discuss ways to design engaging classroom activities that leverage Generative AI techniques to create memorable learning experiences.
Presenter: Maggie Gilchrist, Distance Learning Specialist at the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Indiana University, Bloomington
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Practical strategies for integrating AI into your classroom
This session is designed to empower faculty members to harness the power of AI in a pedagogically sound and responsible manner. The presentation will start with how to address AI in your syllabus and craft an effective AI use policy. You'll also learn how to leverage AI as a tool for enhancing student learning and engagement, while addressing critical issues of digital literacy and responsible use.
Presenter: Justin Hodgson, Ph.D., Director – Digital Gardener Initiative – UITS Learning Technologies, Associate Professor – English – IU Bloomington, Founding Editor – JUMP+, Digital Literacy Thought Leader – Adobe
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Using generative AI for collaboration
Experience how generative AI can serve as a useful assistant to enhance productivity and creativity: Learn to enhance your brainstorming sessions with AI-generated ideas and diverse perspectives. Create captivating images and text that boost engagement. Streamline documentation with Copilot and other AI tools that make it easy to refactor meeting notes, organize documents into clear flows, and summarize key points.
Presenter: Dr. Kevin Jones, Director – IU Columbus Center for Teaching and Learning, Senior Faculty – IU MBA Columbus, Associate Professor of Management – Division of Business – Indiana University Columbus
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Ethical considerations for using generative AI
In this session, we will delve into the ethical landscape surrounding the use of generative AI technologies both in and out of the classroom.
Presenter: Stephanie M. H. Moore, Lecturer of Business Law and Ethics at the Kelley School of Business, Champion – Center of Excellence for Women and Technology
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Techniques for effective AI prompting
This session will provide an overview on how carefully crafting your prompts can help you get the results you are looking for from generative AI. Learn about best practices, techniques, and strategies for developing prompts in a precise, context-driven manner.
Presenter: Eric Brinkman (they/them), Ph.D., Instructional Technology Consultant – UITS Learning Technologies – Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning
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Authentic learning in anchored instruction
Using real-world scenarios in the classroom can be a fantastic way to help learning stick. However, creating and fleshing out such activities can consume a significant amount of time. In this session, we will use AI to help us create authentic, relevant scenarios that can serve as a base for various classroom applications - in just a few minutes!
Presenter: Terence Govender, Instructional Technology Consultant – IU Columbus Center for Teaching & Learning
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Creative applications of GenAI: simulations, role-play, and narratives
This session showcases several creative use cases where GenAI takes the spotlight. These include generating profiles for a simulation exercise, creating authentic role-play scenarios, and crafting detailed narratives for presenting course content in an engaging and new way. In these examples, GenAI is integral for both student learning and faculty creativity, helping promote GenAI literacy.
Presenters: Dalton Gilo, Instructional Designer - IU eLearning Design and Services
Emilie Schiess, Instructional Designer - IU eLearning Design and Services
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Enhancing accessibility in higher education with AI
In this presentation, we will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to create more accessible content for students in higher education. We will discuss various AI tools and techniques that can assist in breaking down barriers to learning, ensuring that all students, regardless of their abilities, have equal access to educational resources. Join us to discover how AI can transform the educational landscape, making it more inclusive and supportive for all students.
Presenter: Michael Mace, Manager of the Assistive Technology and Accessibility Centers for the Indiana University system, and previous Associate Faculty for the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indianapolis.
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A framework for teaching digital literacy and AI ethics
Explore an active-learning-based scaffolded assignment sequence that can help instructors and students establish a semester-long framework for thinking critically about the ethical use of AI in educational settings and building digital + AI literacy skills.
Presenter: Miranda Rodak, Ph.D., Director – Mosaic Initiative – UITS Learning Technologies, Senior Visiting Lecturer – Kelley School of Business – IU Bloomington
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