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Innovation Playground: Same Tools, New Features

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Come play and join this session where we return to the Generative AI tools covered last semester (or tools we haven’t had a chance to explore yet) and delve into their exciting latest capabilities. This session is perfect if you want to stay up to date on the latest and greatest features. Visit our Innovation Playground webpage for more information on what to expect during the session and to learn about upcoming sessions. Please note that the session was not recorded as the majority of the session time was dedicated to individual exploration.

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2024 UH Student Panel: Bridging Perspectives on AI in Education

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated with higher education, understanding its impact on learning, engagement, and the academic experience from the learner’s perspective is crucial. Join us as we gain valuable insights directly from a diverse panel of students across multiple UH campuses who are navigating this evolving AI landscape.

Presenters:

  • Johnny Zhou (Moderator), UHOIC
  • Alexander Tang (East Asian Languages & Literatures, UH Mānoa)
  • Amanda Patrick (Psychology and Sociology, UH West Oʻahu)
  • Kailee Murakami (ADN Nursing, Kapiʻolani Community College)
  • Kimberly Song (Psychology and Communication, Kapiʻolani Community College)
  • My Que Ly (Psychology, UH Mānoa)

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AI Recommendations For Faculty and Staff

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2023 was a busy year with the onset of AI and its integration into higher education. So many resources and professional development were made available, from introductory webinars, tools exploration, and research, to strategies for incorporating/acknowledging AI in the classroom. This may all be overwhelming, but don’t fret, we have just the solution for you! 

Have you thought about exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) to test it out or to integrate it into your instruction?  Want a quick overview and/or refresher on what you need to know about AI so you can jump in? The UHOIC team has created an AI Overview Infographic to provide a handy resource for UH faculty and staff, which contains the following sections: 

  • Introduction to Generative AI: UH-specific AI resources for faculty/staff and students.
  • Benefits & Concerns of AI: Gain insights into the advantages and challenges AI brings to higher education from Educause.
  • Stay Up to Date with AI: The UH AI Resource for Teaching & Learning is a frequently updated resource covering various topics (e.g. AI and assessment, accessibility, copyright, etc.).
  • Review UHOIC-Hosted AI Webinars: Other useful AI-based resources and archived AI-focused webinars from Fall 2023.

We look forward to providing support as you continue to explore and learn more about Generative AI for teaching and learning. Subscribe to our UHOIC Newsletter and visit the UHOIC website for current events and professional development opportunities!

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Innovation Playground: Academic/Research related AI-based Tools

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Come “PL(AI)” and explore text-to-media generative AI tools during this session! Visit our Innovation Playground webpage for more information on what to expect during the session and to learn about upcoming sessions. Please note that the session was not recorded as the majority of the session time was dedicated to individual exploration.

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AI and Authentic Assessment: Practical Strategies & Approaches

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools provide unprecedented opportunities for educators to design assessments that engage students in real-world-like tasks and projects. Participants will take away practical strategies and approaches to design authentic assessments utilizing the advantages that AI tools provide, while addressing the challenges of academic integrity and plagiarism. The strategies and approaches will include the presenters’ personal experiences and a synthesis of published classroom AI applications from over 100 educators. Participants will have time to reflect on how they can adapt the strategies with concrete examples and resources.

Presenters: 

  • Laura Armer (Director of Digital Learning Initiatives, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)
  • Vanessa Ghersi Cordano (Graduate Assistant, College of Social Sciences Online Programs, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)
  • Betsy Gilliland (Associate Professor, Department of Second Language Studies, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)
  • Yao Hill (Specialist, Assessment and Curriculum Support Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)
  • Matt Parcon (Moderator) (Instructional Designer, UHOIC)

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*This event is co-sponsored by the UHM Center for Teaching Excellence.

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Innovation Playground: Text-to-Multimedia Generative AI Tools

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Come “PL(AI)” and explore text-to-media generative AI tools during this session! Visit our Innovation Playground webpage for more information on what to expect during the session and to learn about upcoming sessions. Please note that the session was not recorded as the majority of the session time was dedicated to individual exploration.

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Generative AI in the Classroom: Practical Uses and Lessons Learned from Faculty and Student Perspectives

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be a trending topic of discussion in higher education with increasing potential for teaching and learning uses. Now let’s progress to seeing some actual examples and applications! Join us as we dive into the practical usage and strategies from both faculty and student experiences. Discover how your UH colleagues are leveraging AI for education… as a learning aide, virtual assistant, data analyzer, and more!

Presenters:

  • Nina Allen (Graduate Assistant, Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)
  • Rachel Mamiya Hernandez (Faculty Specialist, Center for Language & Technology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)
  • Hui-Ya (Laura) Chuang (Moderator) (Faculty Development Specialist, UHOIC)

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*This event is co-sponsored by the UHM Center for Teaching Excellence.

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AI in Library and Academic Research

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We will share the possibilities and problems we have encountered in library research with students using AI tools such as ChatGPT, as well as discuss the recent UH guidance on generative AI, and how we are teaching students to use it.

Select the following link to register now: go.hawaii.edu/Mny.

Presenters: Jonathan Young and Sarah Nakashima, Librarians, Hamilton Library, UHM (60-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A/Discussion)

Contact Laura Armer at larmer@hawaii.edu for any questions.

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Innovation Playground: Text-to-Image Generative AI Tools

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Come “PL(AI)” and explore text-to-image generative AI tools during this session! Visit our Innovation Playground webpage for more information on what to expect during the session and to learn about upcoming sessions. Please note that the session was not recorded as the majority of the session time was dedicated to individual exploration.

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Work Smarter Not Harder: AI-based Strategies to Improve Productivity and Workflow for Teaching (and More!)

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ChatGPT and AI-based tools continue to be in the spotlight (or should we say “hot” spot) these days. Whether you’re a novice or already familiar with AI-based tools, join this webinar to learn about and discuss strategies and tips on how educators are leveraging AI-based tools like ChatGPT to boost productivity and streamline workflows in teaching and learning.

Note: This description was written with the assistance of ChatGPT 🤖.

Presenters:

  • Dan Bergin (Graduate Assistant, Communication & Information Sciences, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)
  • Guy Fo (Assistant Professor, Architecture, Engineering & Construction Technologies, Honolulu Community College)
  • Marisa Dionne (Moderator), UHOIC

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