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12:30-1:00 5:00-5:30 1:00-2:00 5:30-6:30 2:00-2:15 6:30-6:45 2:15-2:55 6:45-7:25 3:00-3:40 7:30-8:10 3:45-4:00 8:15-8:30 CHANNELS
MAIN STAGE
Wednesday, August 7 | Thursday August 8
12:30 PM | 5:00 PM
Spend time networking and learning about the new AMETA center. CER
Light Dinner (for evening option) & AMETA Tours (Optional)
1:00 PM | 5:30 PM
CER
The Tonight Show Today with Chris Severson
Chris talks about what is happening at Mid-State and interviews local MidState celebrities about things you need to know. (60 min.)
2:15 PM | 6:45 PM, Repeated 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM
Ultra Roadshow
Learn what has been added to Ultra over the summer and what is coming soon. Get a preview of the Mid-State Exemplary course awards. (40 min.) 127
Taming the AI Jungle through Guided AI Experiences
Help guide your students through using AI ethically and responsibly and learn how you can leverage AI ethically and responsibly in your own preparation for teaching. (40 min.) 128
In this session we will explore how AI can compromise academic assessments and how to prevent it. (40 min.) 119
CSI: AI-Uncovering and Preventing Assessment Compromise
How to Thrive as a New Part-Time Faculty Member
Learn the tools, tips, and resources that can help you thrive as a new part-time faculty member. (40 min.)
Part-Time Faculty Jeopardy
Learn about or refresh your knowledge on all things policy and procedure during this Jeopardy Game as new faculty partner with veteran faculty to play for bragging rights and prizes. CER
DOCUMENTING NO “SHOWS”
NO SHOW DEFINED
In Person
A student who fails to attend the first class or contact the instructor.
Online
A student who fails to complete your designated academically related activity (such as a discussion or assignment) within 3 days of the beginning of class for notification, 7 days to drop.
NOTE: Logging into Blackboard but not completing an activity does not constitute attendance according to the Department of Education. Please provide an introductory assignment for students to complete.
Hybrid
• Is the first class in person? Refer to the in-person definition.
• Is the first class online? Refer to the online definition.
This is a very important process due to financial aid implications both for Mid-State and for the student.
STEPS TO DOCUMENT A NO SHOW
1. After Day 1 (or Day 3 online) - Email a no show list to the designated person in your area based on the timelines of your course modality listed above.
2. The designated person will reach out to the student to see if they are planning to continue with the course.
3. After Week 1 If they do not show up for the second class meeting (or fail to complete an activity in an online course) send them in to the designated person to be dropped.
School Of Designated No Show Contact Person
Schools of Gen Ed, Hospitality, Business & Technology
School of Nursing
School of Allied Health
School of Public Safety
School of Applied Technology
Chelsea Martin
Chelsea.Martin@mstc.edu
Mary Powell
Mary.Powell@mstc.edu
Amy Schultz
Amy.schultz@mstc.edu
Chaele Matthews
chaele.matthews@mstc.edu
Carrie Becker
Carrie.Becker@mstc.edu
SYLLABUS CHECKLIST
Create your profile in WIDS
Instructor information Guidelines
Office hours (not TBA)
ADD a NEW syllabus
Add correct class section info
Add correct textbook info
Double check GRADING info
Grading scale across program
Grade breakdown by points or percent
Late/missing work
Participation in class or group work
Retakes, edits, make-up work
Feedback & grade within one week
Upload WORD copy to Blackboard
Click ‘submit’ in WIDS
Create course calendar for Blackboard
Due dates and focused targets
Tech-Enhanced Teaching
In a rapidly evolving landscape, it is crucial for instructors to adopt a coaching mindset when it comes to students’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools Coaching students on how to use AI appropriately is beneficial for empowering learners for the workforce Focusing solely on catching students cheating can create an atmosphere of distrust and anxiety, hindering the educational experience. Therefore, shifting the focus from punitive measure to proactive coaching is essential in helping students develop the competencies needed to navigate and leverage AI responsibly in their academic and professional lives.
COACH
Promotes Critical Thinking: Encourages learners to understand and analyze how AI works
Enhances Competencies and Learning
Objectives: Helps learners use AI to deepen their knowledge and improve their academic performance
Fosters Ethical Use: Guides students in making responsible decisions
Builds Trust: Creates a supportive learning environment that promotes trust and open communication
Encourages Innovation: Inspires students to explore creative ways to integrate AI into their learning processes
Prepares for Future Careers: Equips students with skills that are increasingly valuable in the modern workforce
CATCH
Creates Distrust: focusing on cheating can lead to a culture of suspicion and fear
Inhibits Learning: Students may become more concerned with avoiding detection than truly understanding and learning from the tools
Reduces Engagement: An emphasis on policing can decrease student motivation and engagement
Limits Innovation: Fear of punishment may deter students from experimenting with new technologies and ideas
Causes Stress and Anxiety: A punitive approach can increase stress and anxiety, negatively impacting overall well-being and performance
IN SUM....
Like coaching anything, good AI coaching is all about refining techniques and inspiring their personal best.
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Practical ways to incorporate coaching of AI tools in the classroom:
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE
Show students how to use AI tools like ChatGPT for generating ideas, drafting outlines, or finding sources
Coaching Tip: Emphasize the importance of critical evaluation of AI-generated content for accuracy and relevance
2. ENHANCING WRITING SKILLS:
Use AI tools for grammar and style suggestions (example: Grammarly), and content generation (example: ChatGPT)
Coaching Tip: Teach students how to use AI feedback to improve their writing and not just accept suggestions without validation
3. DATA ANALYSIS:
Integrate AI tools for data visualization and analysis (example: Excel with AI add-ins)
Coaching Tip: Encourage students to critically interpret AI-generated data and draw their own conclusions
4. CREATIVE PROJECTS:
Use AI tools for creative projects such as music composition, art generation, or video editing
Coaching Tip: Encourage students to use AI as a tool to enhance their creativity, not replace it
5. FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT:
Leverage AI tools for instant feedback and formative assessments (Kahoot, Quizlet, Polls)
Coaching Tip: Ensure students understand the feedback from AI and use it to improve their performance continually
Tech-Enhanced Teaching
Under the traffic light system, individual assignments are designated with colors red, yellow, or green (or numbers1, 2, 3) to indicate the appropriateness of utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI). By specifying the traffic light color (or corresponding number) for each assignment, explicit directives are conveyed to students regarding the permissibility and extent of AI usage. This transparent communication fosters a collaborative environment with predefined boundaries that promote clarity for students.
RED (1)= AI usage is NOT permitted
AI usage is prohibited in assessments aimed at evaluating individual student comprehension and skills
YELLOW (2): Limited AI use allowed
Limited use of AI is permissible for learners to collaborate effectively with the tool. Learners must ensure transparency by documenting the prompts or chat logs utilized
GREEN (3): AI use is allowed
Students are encouraged to utilize AI for learning purposes. It is important to verify accuracy and be mindful of potential biases
IN SUM....
The traffic light serves as a framework for instructors assigning work. It ensures that the technology serves as an aid to learning, rather than a tool of academic dishonesty.
Practical ways to incorporate the stop light tool in the classroom:
Green/Yellow Light Ideas:
Here is a list of potential ways AI could be used as a tool to help learners with assessments.
Correction correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
Translation Translate passages of text
Improvement Improve the style and tone of writing
Feedback Get feedback on some draft material
Unpacking Unpack an assignment prompt to better understand it
Brainstorming
Brainstorm a topic
Planning Generate a research plan or topic
Structure Devise structure for a piece of writing
Sample Discussion Post using the stop light tool in a course.
Discussion Board Prompt: Exploring Real-World Applications of Mathematics
Welcome to our math course! To kick off our first discussion, let's explore how mathematics is used in real-world scenarios. This exercise will help us appreciate the practical applications of mathematical concepts, and see how AI can aid in our understanding and exploration. Please introduce yourself, and give us at least one real world scenario where math is crucial.
Yellow Light Activity
You are encouraged to use AI in helping with this exploration Let us know, what was your prompt, what did you find, what was surprising share out!
StartingtheYear OffRight
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS FIRST
Focus on your personal accomplishments
Establish classroom norms collaboratively Be an authoritarian
Have a scavenger hunt or syllabus quiz
Help students organize a phone calendar
Coach them: “The one who does the work does the learning” and “I do, we do, you do”
Discuss late work & participation
Revisit the syllabus after 2 weeks
Teach what you and your industry expect regarding AI
Structure group work as value-added
Ask students to let you know privately if they have a name or pronouns they want you to use
Practice universal design principles of alt text, closed captioning, color contrasting
Provide formative feedback often
Realize that college comes 3rd for many
Read the syllabus verbatim to them
Assume they know how to meet deadlines
Set traps to catch them cheating
Assume one size fits all with participation
Rely on students to read the syllabus at all
Ban all forms of AI
Assume group work is easier for all
Rely on records for the correct name/pronouns
Assume students have perfect vision, hearing, American English proficiency
Grade at the midterm--too late!
Pretend your course is most important