Course Description

This innovative course is designed for educators who wish to embrace the advent of AI technologies like ChatGPT to enhance their teaching strategies. It primarily focuses on adapting current assessment methodologies and exploring new possibilities by integrating AI applications within educational settings, aiming to ensure and expand student learning outcomes.

What students will learn from the course

• Understanding the fundamentals and operational dynamics of conversational AI tools such as ChatGPT.
• Developing methods to create AI-resistant assessments to diminish unwarranted reliance on AI.
• Constructing AI-conducive assessments that incorporate and regulate AI usage effectively.
• Expanding assessment strategies to optimally leverage AI technologies for enhanced educational outcomes.

Prerequisites or skills necessary to complete the course

No prerequisite content knowledge is required for this course, making it accessible for any educator interested in integrating AI into their teaching practice.

Key Topics Covered

• Overview of Conversational AI
• AI-resistant assessment design
• AI-conducive assessment strategies
• AI-expansive assessment techniques

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for educators at all levels who are eager to understand and implement AI technology within their teaching practices to improve and innovate the learning experience.

Real-world Application of Skills

Learners will be equipped to not only adjust traditional assessments but also to architect new learning experiences that are enhanced through AI, thereby remaining competitive and relevant in a rapidly evolving digital education landscape.

Syllabus

• Week 1: Fundamentals of Conversational AI
• Week 2: AI-Resistant Assessment
• Week 3: AI-Conducive Assessment
• Week 4: AI-Expansive Assessment