AI Speakers, Workshops, and Events
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Some of you may remember Dr. Bowen as one of the most effective and well-received keynote speakers from our Faculty Technology Day events. He is a winner of the Stamford University Alumni Scholar Award, as well as the Ernest L. Boyer Award in 2018 by the New American Colleges and Universities. He is also currently writing a book on teaching with AI.
About the Session
The excitement (and panic) surrounding A.I. is shattering expectations around assignments, assessment, class preparation and attendance, while challenging us to build more future-proof and inclusive classrooms. AI is changing working and thinking: as jobs and the way humans do thinking tasks change, how will our curriculum respond? AI is also changing how we think about average. If ChatGPT can produce consistent "C" work, then we need to update our policies around grading. AI is even changing creativity. Together, we will examine the skills and content that will matter most in this new age, what policies and practices improve motivation and decrease cheating, and why articulation of ‘quality’ is essential. Focusing on the tangible, attendees will also learn techniques to transform assignments and assessments to motivate and engage students by placing greater emphasis on the process and experience of learning.
About the speaker
Dr. Jose Antonio Bowen
Senior Fellow, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) -
Faculty Technology Day 2023
AI and the Future of Education
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Costantino Hall, Fordham Law School, Lincoln Center campusFaculty Technology Day is our annual conference where Fordham faculty discuss their interests and insights on technology and education. The day will include workshops, exciting keynotes, and stimulating conversations about the future of teaching, technology, and research.
We will provide more information soon, including list of keynote speakers, and RSVP request. If you are interested in presenting, please contact us at [email protected]. -
Artificial Intelligence's Impact on Education
Panel discussion about AI and the future of higher education featuring five Fordham faculty members from various departments.
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Introduction to OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Drs. Nicole Zeidan, Assistant Director of Emerging EdTech, and Steven D'Agustino, Director of Online Learning, explain ChatGPT, what is behind AI-powered emerging technologies, and the impact on higher education.
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Threat or opportunity? The impact of AI on Education
Popular programs like ChatGPT can solve complex math problems, create original music and art, and write stories better than an actual person—and sound like one, too. This has triggered a big question among educators: How will AI affect assignments, assessments, and originality in the classroom?
On Feb. 7, Fordham’s Graduate School of Education hosted a panel discussion at the Lincoln Center campus, “Threat or Opportunity? The Impact of AI on Education,” where five experts explored how AI can impact students at all grade levels—and why sometimes, we learn better without fancy chatbots.
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The AI Design Assistant helps faculty build out their classes in Blackboard.
Based on your course titles, descriptions, and documents, it can:
- Guide you through building the course structure
- Suggest images for banners and design
- Generate discussion board or journal prompts
- Create grading rubrics
- Generate assignment prompts, test questions, and question banks
- And more!
See also
AI Faculty Exchange resource handout