CTL Presents:
Teaching and Learning in an Age of Artificial Intelligence
Harnessing the Power of AI to
Create Engaging & Innovative Instructional Materials
Have you been hearing the buzz from your colleagues about AIs like ChatGPT? Are you curious about how you might integrate AI to streamline the design of engaging, personalized instructional materials for your courses?
If so, then join us for an unforgettable experience where we'll dive into the cutting-edge world of generative artificial intelligence and explore innovative approaches to content creation by learning how to harness AI's potential to create tailored content effortlessly.
🎯 What can you expect from this workshop? 🎯
🌵 Explore Innovative Approaches: We'll hear from instructional expert Dr. Tammy McCoy as she showcases examples of AI-generated instructional materials and explores her approach to this groundbreaking methodology that integrates AI seamlessly into the content creation process, opening up new realms of creativity and efficiency.
🌵 CreateTailored Content: Bring your own ideas of something that you want to create or revise and witness firsthand how AI can transform them into customized, attention-grabbing instructional resources. Whether you're crafting brand-new course materials or enhancing existing ones, we've got you covered!
🌵 Optimize Your Time: Say goodbye to spending long hours on tedious manual content creation. Dr. Vincent Spezzo will discuss how you can leverage AI-powered tools like ChatGPT to help create initial drafts of content; allowing you to focus on reviewing and refining instructional materials to make higher-quality content.
🌵 Overcome Creative Blocks: We'll investigate using AI as a brainstorming tool to unleash your creative potential and design captivating learning materials that resonate with your students. With AI as your ally, you'll captivate learners with dynamic content that enhances their understanding and retention.
📆 Date: July 20th
⏰ Time: 11:00 am to 12:15pm (EST)
🐎 Location: Via ZOOM (a link will be sent to all who register)
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your content creation process! Join us at our workshop and become a pioneer in the field of AI-integrated instructional materials.
🤝 Together, let's craft exceptional instructional materials effortlessly with AI! 🤝
Workshop Speakers:
TA Development and Future Faculty Specialist
Tammy M. McCoy is the TA Development and Future Faculty Specialist for the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). In this capacity, she works closely with graduate students and postdoctoral scholars interested in pursuing careers in college teaching through teaching assistant (TA) training and support, academic career development programs, and training and certification in college teaching. Tammy earned her Ph.D. and completed a postdoc in materials science and engineering at Georgia Tech. She also earned a M.S. in materials engineering from Auburn University and a bachelor's in mechanical engineering from Mississippi State University. Prior to beginning her current position, Tammy taught science at a local high school, was an instructor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Spelman College, and an adjunct instructor in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering at Georgia Perimeter College.
Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Online
Vincent Spezzo is the Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Online in the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). With more than 15 years of higher education experience, Vincent has served in various roles including that of faculty (both in person and online), instructional technology specialist, learning systems administrator, instructional design coordinator, and technology and pedagogy development facilitator. Vincent earned his Ed.D in curriculum and instruction, an Ed.S. in instructional technology, and his master’s in industrial and organizational psychology from Valdosta State University. In his current role, Vincent supports Georgia Tech faculty and TAs who teach online through consultation, resource development, and on-going professional development opportunities. He consults and collaborates with various campus individuals and units in order to ensure quality of instruction in Georgia Tech’s online programs. And he works with campus units to provide instruction that represents evidence-based best practices in online education.