Date: February 7, 2023
Location: Perry Library - Learning Commons Rooms 1310-1311

Panel DiscussionÌý

February 7, 2023, 12:30 – 1:45ÌýÌýÌý

Perry Library, Rooms 1310-1311Ìý& broadcasted via ZoomÌý

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ÌýAs AI continues to seep into the fabric of higher education from enrollment to alumni relations, its impact is likely to be far-reaching and game-changing.ÌýThe recent release of ChatGPT, a conversational AI chatbot, generated a mixture of reactions ranging from excitement to worry. While some faculty members welcomed the tool as a powerful addition to improving and personalizing students’ learning, others expressed concerns about its potential negative influence on students’ writing, creativity, and critical-thinking abilities. To reflect on these conflicting perspectives, the CFD, in partnership with the University Libraries, is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion on February 7, 2023, 12:30Ìýp.m.Ìý– 1:45Ìýp.m. atÌýthe Perry Library, rooms 1310-1311. The panel will also be broadcasted via Zoom:ÌýÌýÌý

This Panel aims to explore the opportunities and challenges that AI brings to teaching and learning practices, by discussing the following questions:ÌýÌýÌýÌý

  • How is AI reshapingÌýfaculty roles and teaching practices?Ìý
  • How is AI influencing students’ learning experiences?Ìý
  • What is the impact of AI on assessment and academic integrity?Ìý
  • What are the opportunities offered by AI to personalize the student learning experience?
  • What are the ethical and technical challenges associated with AI in higher education?
  • How can we harness AI to improve teaching and learning practices?ÌýÌýÌý

ÌýModerated by M’hammedÌýAbdousÌý(Center for Faculty Development), the panel consists of fourÌýfaculty members:ÌýÌý

  • Jay O'Toole, Assistant Professor, ManagementÌý
  • Jeremy Moody, AdjunctÌýInstructor, Philosophy & Religious StudiesÌý
  • Kristi Costello, Associate Professor, EnglishÌýÌý
  • Sampath Jayarathna, Assistant Professor, Computer ScienceÌý

We hope you can attend the event.Ìý