April 26 last in series on integrating AI, LLM for academic engagement, learning

The final session in a three-part series of PWL campus-wide discussions exploring how generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLM) might foster student engagement and learning is Wed., April 26. All PWL instructors, staff, and students are encouraged to attend this session, which will focus on creative uses of AI.

The Office of the Provost’s Innovation Hub, Innovative Learning, and the Purdue Teaching Academy have been collaborating to bring three Zoom sessions during which participants explore topics related to AI/LLM and learning outcomes and objectives, assessment, and ideation.

These sessions are designed to be generative. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas. Each session will have an introduction followed by facilitated conversations in breakout rooms, but there will be no formal presentations. Discussions will be facilitated by members of the Purdue Teaching Academy who have experience innovating and responding to changing technologies.

Register for the Zoom session by clicking on the title. Those who register will be emailed resources prepared by Innovative Learning before and after each session, as well as links to recordings of the introductions. Breakouts will not be recorded, but notes will be taken and resources made available to any who wish to view them.

Creative Uses of AI
Wed., April 26, 3:45-5 p.m.
In the third workshop session, we will discuss how creative uses of LLMs and other computer-generated output software might allow instructors and students to engage differently in the learning process. Some of these strategies involve automation of elements of the writing process, generating multiple examples for evaluation, and even crafting case studies or problem sets for instructors to analyze and explain during their teaching. How and in what innovative ways have you used AI tools in your course to support and assess student learning? What are some challenges you faced while incorporating AI tools and how did you navigate or how could you navigate the challenges? 

Questions related to the April sessions on integrating AI to foster academic engagement and learning may be directed to David Nelson (davenelson@purdue.edu).

For questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue Global: Direct teaching-related questions to askctl@purdueglobal.edu. Technical support questions should be directed to TechSupport@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747 (toll-free).
Purdue Fort Wayne: Teaching-related questions should be directed to PFW’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at celt@pfw.edu, 260-481-6354, or CELT’s website for resources and to request one on one consultations. Technical support questions should be directed to PFW’s IT Services Help Desk helpdesk@pfw.edu or 260-481-6030.
Purdue Northwest: Direct teaching-related questions to the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu, 219-989-8328, or CFE’s website. Instructional technology support questions should be directed to The Office of Instructional Technology by email oit@pnw.edu or OIT’s website or through their Zoom Consultation Link.