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| Trust is a peculiar thing. It is not unique to humans—I think my dog trusts me—but it is clearly something that chatbots do not possess. In his recent piece in The Chronicle, ‘Why We Should Normalize Open Disclosure of AI Use‘ Marc Watkins aptly notes that “Teaching is all about trust, which is difficult to restore once it has been lost.” |
Tech Tip – TTT
A quick technology tip to help you engage your students whether in the classroom or remotely.
Tech: Canvas, Reproducibility, and Gemini
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| Canvas Updates and Support ETS created a page on My Denison to share tips for using the new Canvas template, so you can ensure your courses are student-friendly! Check it out to find important information, such as posting your syllabus in the most effective location and how to get more support. Reproducibility Using RStudio for Teaching and Research |
Teaching: Your fall classes and AI
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Tech: Summer course prep-What you need to know
Canvas has a sleek new template coming, thanks to the feedback from over 100 faculty/students. The new template will launch in May- check out this 30-second sneak peek!
OER resources: As you think about course content this summer, this LibGuide for Affordable Content & OER makes an excellent starting point. If you are interested in learning more about affordable content practices, the Open Education Resources Initiative has a streamlined, self-paced Canvas course worth exploring.
Down the AI Rabbit Hole: Dumbledore’s Army
In this week’s ‘Down the AI Rabbit Hole’ I share some great resources from the Mollicks at the Wharton School of Business. I also make a revelation about my AI journey as it related to Denison and beyond.
Listen to Down the AI Rabbit Hole: Dumbledore’s Army
This week’s tip:
In the last few weeks we got two influential resources from Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School of Business, a leading innovator in generative AI.
Tech: Examples of student work- Getting permission for future use
On many occasions you may want to share previous student work. For example, students often like to see examples of an assignment to help them understand what they are being asked to do. Or you may want to share an anonymous example in your teaching portfolio or at a presentation for colleagues. As you know, instructors need to get student permission to share their work, as the student retains copyright.
Down the AI Rabbit Hole: It Can’t Count but it CAN Code
In each ‘Down the AI Rabbit Hole’ post I aim to provide a tip on AI and then a broader perspective. This week, I am struggling as the two are blending together. I will start with a jaw-dropping tip that I discovered a few days ago, followed by the implications of this tip and the wider lens.
Tech: Google Slides- tips for accessibility and engagement
While most of us have used Google slides, you may not have used the many features available in presentation mode yet. Of these, live captioning is a key feature that may help your audience keep up with your presentation regardless of audibility. Once turned on, your device microphone will capture your words, putting them onto the slide as captions while you speak (see image below; although captions do not have punctuation, they enable the reader to see what you are saying).
Down the AI Rabbit Hole: Writing with AI and Fostering a Playful Mindset
In this week’s ‘Down the AI Rabbit Hole,’ I share insights from Dr. Dominic Ashby’s recent Denison session, “Writing with AI: Building a Constructive Culture.” Plus, I tackle a curious enigma in generative AI: Why do 60% of faculty steer clear of using it?
Listen to Down the AI Rabbit Hole Part 1: Tips on Writing with AI
Listen to Down the AI Rabbit Hole Part 2: Fostering a Playful Mindset
This week’s tips:
During his recent presentation, “Writing with AI: Building a Constructive Culture,” Dr.
Tech: Timely Advising Tip- Use Google Appointment Schedule for Fall Registration Advising
Spring Break is in the past, and registration is upon us. How to manage the many student meetings? Google appointment schedule provides an excellent solution.
Appointment schedule will allow you to:
- create a customized schedule where students can sign up for appointment times and durations set by you;
- send automated reminder emails (one or several) to your advisee the day before, 5 minutes before, and/or any other custom option you choose;
- select how and where to meet; and
- include a note about how you would like students to prepare.