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In this session, we explore findings, claims, and counterclaims related to study, and how these findings can help us frame writing assignments more effectively. We’ll consider the multi-layered cognitive tasks underlying writing assignments, the scaffolding needed to accomplish them, and showing students why a large-language model (LLM) is—or is not—an effective tool along the way.

Understanding the New AI Policy and Guidelines: Practical Examples, Strategies, and Insights

In this interactive workshop, faculty will explore the newly adopted guidelines on Artificial Intelligence that affect both faculty and students at ̨Íåswag. This workshop aims to provide examples, strategies, and insights for responsible integration of AI into our courses, such as creating/implementing effective AI syllabus statements while fostering a positive and innovative approach. Participants will engage in collaborative activities and discussions to share experiences and best practices, supporting a holistic understanding of the guidelines and their implications.

AI Awareness, Critical AI Literacy, and AI Fluency: Foregrounding Agency

In this session, we will look at three frameworks for addressing generative AI in classroom spaces: awareness, critical literacy, and fluency. These frameworks reject binaries such as boomer/doomer or embrace/resist when it comes to generative AI. We will highlight the questions and assumptions underlying each approach and introduce resources and writers who have adopted them. Finally, we’ll examine how each approach supports both teachers and students as agents whose scholarly labor should be valued. 

Thursday, March 5, 2026 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Fact vs. Fiction: Dispelling the Most Common Myths About AI in Higher Education

This session will unravel common misconceptions surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academia. Topics will include AI's role in the higher ed workplace, its impact on student learning, and its ethical implications. Equipped with real-world examples, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how AI can enhance educational experiences, promote innovation, and foster student success.

Friday, April 24, 2026
Noon - 1 p.m.

The Mirage of AI Ethical Use

Since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, the idea of "AI ethical use" has been employed to sensibilize students to various problems tied to AI in academia. The goal is to inform them and acquaint them with responsible AI use. This presentation shows that the idea of “AI ethical use” is a mirage and the question of using AI responsibly is nonsensical. The goal of this presentation is to broaden our collective understanding of issues tied to AI, to move the needle from AI as an individual and individualistic tool, and to reconnect discussions about AI to the democratic goals of higher education. 

Exploring the AI Assessment Score (AIAS)

A flexible framework for incorporating AI technologies into educational assessment. Designed to support educators in selecting the appropriate level of AI use by students.

Thursday, April 30, 2026
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.