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Data Reflects Society – Brown Bag #2

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
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Hosted by Dr. Carmen Saunders Russell  In Person (UL 30) & Via Zoom (Hyflex)  Description: Data doesn’t just describe society—it reflects its power dynamics and blind spots, so AI trained on that data can quietly absorb and scale historical bias (race, gender, disability, class) into “automated” decisions 🤖. In this brown bag, we’ll unpack how that… Continue reading Data Reflects Society – Brown Bag #2

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AI Basics

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Hosted by Charlie Mahoney  Description: Learn the basics of what AI is and how it works in everyday tasks. This workshop introduces simple AI concepts, shows what AI can and cannot do, and offers easy strategies for using AI safely and responsibly. No prior experience needed—perfect for anyone who wants to understand AI and how… Continue reading AI Basics

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Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part II

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Hosted by Dr. Deniz Marti Part II is an applied, hands-on session where participants redesign their own assignments using the principles introduced in Part I. Through breakout discussions and guided activities, participants will transform existing assignments into AI-resilient learning tasks that promote critical thinking, metacognition, and responsible AI use, exploring AI-integrated active learning strategies. Participants… Continue reading Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part II

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ChatGPT for Teaching and Research

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Hosted by Dr. Deone Zell  ChatGPT is a flexible AI assistant that can act as a teaching partner, research collaborator, and productivity tool. This session will demonstrate how to design interactive assignments, create simulations, and generate customized study materials for students, while also supporting literature reviews, drafting, and peer review simulations. You’ll also see advanced features like agent mode, multimodal… Continue reading ChatGPT for Teaching and Research

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Create GPTs with Your Students

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
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Hosted by Herbert Serrano & Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco  Description: Step into the future of teaching and learning! Discover how faculty and students can team up to design custom GPTs that enhance learning, creativity, and engagement—no coding required. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll brainstorm, prototype, and publish your own AI tool to reimagine what’s possible in… Continue reading Create GPTs with Your Students

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Canvas Quizzes

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Hosted by Kacee Williams  Description: This workshop provides an overview of building and using quizzes in your Canvas course. Topics will include: Creating questions and question banks, Assigning points, and… Continue reading Canvas Quizzes

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Digital Equity Day

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In-person in the HSI Innovation Hub and and live on Zoom As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshape higher education, access and inclusion must remain at the center of innovation.… Continue reading Digital Equity Day

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Canvas Gradebook

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
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Hosted by Avo Topjian  Description: Are you ready to eliminate grading confusion and frustration with just a few clicks? Join us for this workshop where we’ll unveil the secrets to a flawless Gradebook setup… Continue reading Canvas Gradebook

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Developing an Ethical AI Curriculum Framework

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Workshop 3: Developing an Ethical AI Curriculum Framework  Hosted by Dr. Carmen Saunders-Russell  Begin constructing a structured, scalable framework for integrating AI literacy and ethics into your curriculum. This workshop guides you through aligning student learning outcomes, assessment strategies, and ethical reasoning to prepare students for AI Literacy expectations in today’s workforce.  Join the event… Continue reading Developing an Ethical AI Curriculum Framework

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