What materials are essential for powering an effective AI assistant? Using a Moodle training course as a case study, this presentation breaks down the “knowledge items” that drive a successful faculty-facing bot. We’ll explore the creation of both faculty- and AI-facing course resources, the development of structured troubleshooting guides, and the use of categorized content priorities to shape the bot’s system instructions. I will demonstrate how instructional design informs every step of the bot-building process—from defining the bot’s role and tone to setting guardrails that protect the user experience and ensure accurate, faculty-centered support.
With doctoral completion rates stalled between 33% and 70%, the traditional mentoring model is increasingly unsustainable. This session introduces the AI–Faculty Partnership Loop (AI-FRL), a transformative framework that integrates generative AI into dissertation supervision. Discover how tools like ChatGPT act as rubric-aligned partners to deliver immediate, actionable feedback on drafts. By automating technical reviews, this model empowers faculty to focus on higher-order conceptual and ethical guidance. Join us to explore how this symbiosis enhances student autonomy and reduces faculty burnout. #Artificial intelligence, #Doctoral supervision. #Faculty Burnout Reducer
Full Professor/Doctoral Research Chair, St Thomas university
Dynamic and award-winning higher-education executive with 30+ years of progressive leadership experience spanning academic administration, doctoral program design, instructional innovation, faculty development, and strategic organizational transformation. Recognized nationally for... Read More →
Friday June 12, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT Desoto 3
This session explores the design, development, and launch of Penn State’s AI Creative Labs, a suite of hands-on learning experiences that position AI as a creative partner rather than just a productivity tool. Participants will learn how the Labs were conceptualized, structured, and scaled to support students, faculty, and staff through interactive activities such as game design, music creation, coding, and storytelling. The session will share practical lessons, challenges, and design principles for building AI learning spaces that prioritize creativity, experimentation, and responsible use. #experiential-learning #creativity #learning-labs
This interactive workshop shares lessons from a *CETLOE-supported pilot using BoodleBox AI, highlighting a collaborative model that brings together faculty, a teaching center, and a platform partner. Rather than focusing solely on tools, the session emphasizes pedagogy first and pilot-based approaches to adopting generative AI. Through reflection, discussion, and guided design, participants will develop a small-scale AI pilot aligned with their own teaching goals, institutional context, and ethical considerations. #AIinTeaching #FacultyDevelopment #EthicalAI *CETLOE: Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education
Refine, Generate, Analyze, and Roleplay (RGAR) are four ways to incorporate generative AI into learning activities in order to promote deeper engagement and critical thinking for learners. In this session, we provide a conceptual overview of each paradigm, and we showcase a scaffolded assignment that builds on all four paradigms. We end with a practical exercise to help you adapt a RGAR assignment for your own context.
Instructional Designer, Florida Atlantic University
Aubry, instructional designer, specializes in online learning, digital pedagogy, and faculty collaboration. Their current work centers on empowering faculty to rethink teaching strategies and align course elements for deeper student engagement and authentic learning outcomes, and... Read More →
Instructional Designer, Florida Atlantic University
After ten years in K–12 classrooms, Jessica brings a strong foundation of classroom experience to her work as an instructional designer. She enjoys collaborating with faculty to create student-centered courses that explore thoughtful uses of AI. She is passionate about learning... Read More →
Over the past two years, our Providence College office has build a close relationship with colleagues at Rolai. Rolai’s platform provides a secure environment for our faculty to use a variety of generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and more. As faculty and staff use their secure platform, they build an internal knowledge base, which prevents important data from being shared outside of college-licensed tools. Our office has partnered with our Information Technology department, to create an internal workflow to assign licenses. We have also created external relationship with Rolai, so our faculty are supported by specialists with more Generative AI expertise and experience than our internal team. This presentation will discuss the positives and negatives of the relationship and the challanges of supporting faculty through an invigorating, yet disruptive time.
Education thrives when every learner can access and engage with content. This session will showcase how AI, paired with Universal Design for Learning (UDL), can transform accessibility from a challenge into an opportunity. We’ll explore practical applications—from generating alternative text for images to creating adaptive supports for a wide range of learners. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to harness AI as a powerful ally in designing inclusive, flexible learning environments that meet the needs of all learners.
Students in any discipline are making their way into a world filled with groups and teamwork. Aside from the productivity side of AI in the workplace, how can AI be wielded to encourage self-discovery of strengths in group dynamics? In this session, learn about the difference a bot can make with running self-assessments and creating fun teamwork profiles for students, staff, and faculty to use in their lives. #teamwork #self-discovery #botsuccess
CETL Director and Assistant Professor, Pikes Peak State College
As the transfer director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Pikes Peak State College, I am excited to connect with educators and find out what best practices you are applying in your classroom! I have served in this role for over a year and am excited... Read More →
This work presents TOP, a practical stepwise framework for implementing AI tools based on learning preferences to enhance metacognition, motivation, and effective study practices. It integrates VARK assessment, reflective review of learning strategies, and classification of AI technologies according to learner preferences. TOP structures AI prompting through Task Verbs, Output specifications, and purposeful prompting aligned with Bloom’s taxonomy. By combining adaptive task design and personalized content delivery, TOP supports differentiated cognitive engagement, self-regulation, sustained motivation, and deeper learning. The TOP framework provides students and educators with actionable guidance for responsible, pedagogically grounded, and effective AI-supported instruction. #AI-in-education #Adaptive-Learning #Learning-preferences-and-study-skills
Students often default to surface-level AI prompts like "explain step by step," missing opportunities for deeper learning. This session shares evidence-based strategies for teaching students to prompt AI as a metacognitive practice. Drawing from pilot classroom data in calculus, participants will learn the PRO Framework and specific prompting techniques that enhance conceptual understanding. Attendees will leave with practical strategies they can immediately implement across disciplines, transforming AI from an answer machine to a genuine learning tool. #prompt-engineering #metacognition #conceptual-understanding
Unwind, connect, and spark a little friendly competition at Board Game Night! Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a relaxed way to meet new people, this event offers a welcoming space to play a wide variety of games from quick party favorites to classic tabletop challenges. Drop in with friends or come solo and join a table. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to explain rules, recommend games, and help you find the perfect match for your interests. No experience necessary, just bring your own beverage and your game face!
