Ethan Mollick, a professor and generative AI expert at the Wharton School of Business, has conducted extensive research on the beneficial applications of GenAI in teaching and learning. Watch his short presentation, “AI in the Classroom with Ethan Mollick,” which highlights several of the following educational uses:

• Enhancing Assignments:
  • AI can help create complex, customized assignments.
  • Students can use AI to complete tasks and receive instant feedback.
• Simulations and Scenarios:
  • AI can generate interactive simulations for various subjects.
  • These tools help students practice and understand concepts in real-time.
• Personalized Learning:
  • AI can tailor educational content to individual student needs.
  • It can provide personalized feedback and guidance.
• Teaching Support:
  • AI can assist teachers in creating quizzes, lesson plans, and other educational materials.
  • It enables educators to focus more on student interaction and less on administrative tasks.
• Interactive Tools:
  • AI can act as a virtual tutor, providing explanations and answering questions.
  • It can engage students in dialogue and critical thinking exercises.

Integrating generative AI into your teaching can revolutionize the way you engage with students and enhance learning experiences. However, it’s important to assess your readiness before diving in. Here are a few key considerations to help you determine if you’re prepared to leverage this powerful technology in your classroom.

• First, evaluate your familiarity with generative AI. Do you understand the basics of how it works and its potential applications in education? To learn more, watch this informative video series, Introduction to AI for Teachers and Students, and consider enrolling in OTC’s foundational course, Teaching with AI to build your knowledge and confidence. Understanding the core principles will enable you to make informed decisions about how to incorporate AI effectively.
• Next, use the tools to fully understand the capabilities and limitations of generative AI. Below this section you will find a list of the most popular generative AI tools.
• Finally, reflect on your teaching goals and how AI can support them. Are you looking to personalize learning, automate administrative tasks, or provide innovative assignments and feedback? Clearly defining your objectives will help you choose the right AI tools and strategies that align with your pedagogical aims. Instructional Designers with the Center for Academic Innovation can help! Schedule an appointment to brainstorm ideas on incorporating generative AI into your teaching practice.

AI videos and Webinars:

• A presentation by Sal Khan on AI’s potential positive impact on education: How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education
• A symposium on AI’s role in reshaping writing assessment: Virtual Symposium: Rethinking Writing for Assessment in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Other GenAI Resources:

• Generative AI Prompt Library for Staff and Faculty
• A guide for instructors on creating AI policies: Crafting Your GenAI and AI Policy: A Guide for Instructors (Oregon State University)
• A future-focused guide on innovative AI learning opportunities for instructors:Instructors as Innovators: A future-focused approach to new AI learning opportunities, with prompts (Ethan and Lilach Mollick)
• Introduction to using prompts for text-based generative AI tools: Getting started with prompts for text-based Generative AI tools | Harvard University Information Technology
• Examination of generative AI’s impact on writing and various disciplines: Gen AI: Specific Implications for Writing and Other Disciplines
• Analysis of Bloom’s Taxonomy in the context of AI advancements: Bloom’s Taxonomy Revisited (Oregon State University)
• Addition Generative AI Articles: GenAI Research Articles