Teaching and Learning with AI Conference

First-year courses are often general education requirements, so students don’t always walk in excited, especially when the subject feels far from their major. In this session, I’ll show how playful, low-stakes AI activities can spark curiosity and help students build a real connection to a field they might not have chosen on their own. I’ll demo three activities (in class or online) that let students experiment with how a discipline thinks and talks, use humor to uncover what it values, and link course ideas to real-world roles and decisions. Participants will leave with copy/paste prompts and reflective activities they can use immediately.

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms the business landscape, higher education institutions face mounting pressure to ensure graduates are AI-literate and workforce-ready. At Northland Pioneer College, we have embarked on a data-driven journey to embed AI into all five of our business programs, spanning both associate and bachelor’s degrees. This presentation will highlight the data supporting AI integration, and provide practical examples of how we infuse AI skills into the curriculum—even with limited resources.

As AI tools rapidly enter college classrooms, faculty are challenged to integrate them without weakening learning, critical thinking, or academic integrity. This session introduces UMAIT (Unveiling the Marketing AI Toolbox), a practical teaching framework that asks students to complete core assignments with and without AI. Participants will explore a classroom example, examine assessment implications, and gain transferable strategies for adapting the framework across disciplines and modalities. The session emphasizes responsible AI use, learning-centered design, and faculty-ready implementation.#AIinPedagogy #AIFluency #AcademicIntegrity

Generative AI is reshaping how teaching and learning take place. In this session, I will share how I use AI tools in Canvas, including conversational bots, grammar support, and adaptive reading activities, to support student learning and engagement. These tools help reduce planning time while giving students more opportunities to practice and receive immediate feedback.