Overview
The Stearns Center offers a variety of programming options for faculty who are interested in exploring new ways to think about the integration of AI and their teaching.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Click here to read more about the Continuing Professional Development offered at the Stearns Center: https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/programs/stearns-center-opportunities/continuing-professional-development/
Level 1. Coming Soon!
Level 2.
- Introduction to AI Inspired Pedagogies
- Description: By now you’ve probably heard of ChatGPT or one of the other various new large language models (LLMs) that have taken the world by storm. But do you know how to deal with the ever-evolving artificial intelligence technology as it relates to your teaching? In this mini course you will be exposed to the basics of redesigning your course as it relates to learning outcomes and instructional activities. We will also explore how to get feedback from students regarding the changes that you make
- Upcoming offerings:
- August 4-7, 2025 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (registration link coming soon)
- Past offerings:
- 01/29-02/26/25
- 09/03-10/29/24
- 08/12-8/15/24
- 5/20-5/24/24
- 01/24-2/21/24
- 01/8-1/11/24
- Intermediate AI Inspired Pedagogies
- If you have completed the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Inspired Pedagogies mini-course and are interested in exploring additional topics as you redesign your course, this is the session for you! In this second seminar you will continue to build on the material covered in the introductory course. Topics will include policies surrounding academic integrity, universal design, anti-racist teaching as they relate to access and use of artificial intelligence. Additionally, assessment, ways to use AI as a teaching tool and how to turn your course redesign into scholarship will be covered.
*Please note that it is strongly recommended that participants successfully complete the introductory mini-course before enrolling in this program. - Upcoming offerings:
- May 19-23, 2025 9:00-10:45am (registration link coming soon)
- Past offerings:
- 02/27-04/23/24
- If you have completed the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Inspired Pedagogies mini-course and are interested in exploring additional topics as you redesign your course, this is the session for you! In this second seminar you will continue to build on the material covered in the introductory course. Topics will include policies surrounding academic integrity, universal design, anti-racist teaching as they relate to access and use of artificial intelligence. Additionally, assessment, ways to use AI as a teaching tool and how to turn your course redesign into scholarship will be covered.
Non-CPD Offerings
There are many other types of programs that are offered as opportunities for AI and Education exploration. Here are some of the things currently being offered:
- AI-Test Kitchen: Whether you’re new to AI tools like ChatGPT or experienced, explore prompts and discuss the role of AI literacy and creativity in teaching. Based on “Teaching with AI” by Bowen and Watson, this session will enhance your AI literacy skills and teaching strategies. Sessions do not have prerequisites for attendance. They operate as individual, one-off programs.
- Upcoming:
- AI-Assisted Faculty (writing focused) – March 25, 2025 11:00-11:45am (register here)
- Past:
- Reimagining Creativity (2/11/25 12-12:45pm)
- AI Literacy (2/4/25 10:30-11:15am)
- Upcoming:
- Teaching With AI Book Club Fall 2024
- AI FLC (AY 2023-2024)