by Jen Wagner | Oct 23, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Technology
As an instructor, we often struggle with how best to assess student learning. With formal exams, we want to make questions that test all the high points of required student learning, but are not super time consuming to grade. Navigating this often results in the...
by Nathan Hollister | Sep 12, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Conferences and Training, Technology, universal design
Last month, the Office of Instructional Design hosted an engaging, hands-on conference designed to help faculty explore underutilized tools and strategies for enhancing teaching with technology. We had about 40 faculty members in attendance throughout the day, and it...
by Jen Wagner | Mar 7, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Technology
Over the course of this Spotlight Series we’ve talked about using AI in different ways; the importance of knowing what you’re asking for, how to use it for graphics and project designs, and even using it for alternative text and long descriptions for complex images. ...
by Jen Wagner | Mar 6, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Technology
Before diving into this topic, let’s start with some terminology: Alternative text: text to communicate the content and function of non-text content. This text is not a visible description, but is provided on the backend for someone who is using assistive...
by Jen Wagner | Mar 6, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Technology
Today’s Spotlight Series post will look at using Generative AI to create graphics or project designs. You don’t need to have a handle on photography, art, or Adobe Photoshop to be able to create AI designs, you just need to know what you’re looking for and how to ask...
by Jen Wagner | Mar 4, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Technology
Besides thinking about how learners are using generative artificial intelligence, the tool can be a resource for your teaching. For example, you could ask generative artificial intelligence for engagement ideas in your classroom. Here is an example prompt: I teach...