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2025 Faculty Panel on GenAI for Teaching, Learning, & Doing: The Good, The Challenging, and The Innovative

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As AI continues to permeate the world of higher education, what are some ways we, as faculty and staff, can leverage this new co-existence while improving the educational experience? Join this webinar as our UH faculty guest panelists share their various endeavors into integration of GenAI “for good” in teaching and learning contexts. Leave the session with helpful strategies, tips, and resources, and learn about some of the inspiring AI-related happenings at UH!

Presenters:

  • Brett Oppegaard (UH Mānoa)
  • Syreeta Washington (Leeward CC)
  • Alice Swift (UHOIC, Moderator)

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Beyond the Basics: Maximizing Lamakū for Course Design, Development, and Teaching

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Now that there have been several Lamakū Discovery Sessions and Support Sessions dedicated to the “basics,” let’s take it to the next level! Take a deeper dive with instructional designers and faculty members across the system who will share some advanced Lamakū features and functionality (e.g., Intelligent Agents) along with tips and quirks. Join this session if you are feeling adventurous and want to take advantage of what Lamakū has to offer! 

Presenters:

  • Kristin Hargrove, Windward Community College
  • Susan Jaworowski, Kapi‘olani Community College
  • Jamie Sickel, Kapi‘olani Community College
  • Kellie Taguchi, UH Mānoa

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UH Lamakū Faculty Panel: Insights from the Summer 2024 Pilot

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As the transition to Lamakū (Brightspace by D2L) progresses, gaining insights from those who have navigated this change early is invaluable. The experience of the UH Summer Pilot faculty transition, their approach to the new LMS, and common challenges and solutions encountered can help others navigate the shift to Lamakū. Join us to gain valuable insight directly from a diverse panel of pilot faculty across multiple UH campuses who have made this transition and taught their course during the 2024 summer sessions.

Presenters:

  • Johnny Zhou (Moderator), UHOIC
  • Cara Chang (Language Arts, Leeward Community College)
  • Coty Gonzales (Psychology, Honolulu Community College)
  • Shamila Janakiraman (Learning Design and Technology, UH Mānoa)
  • Tiffani Amana (Humanities/Speech, Hawaiʻi Community College)

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AI Exploration Showcase

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Interested in learning more about how your UH colleagues are integrating AI in teaching and learning? Join the AI Exploration Showcase to hear from our “explorers” participating in the AI Explorer Badge opportunity. Learn about their journey towards exploring, using, and applying AI along with lessons learned along the way. During this engaging session, you will also have the opportunity to pick their brains and interact with your colleagues.

Presenters:

  • Brent Hirata, Leeward Community College
  • Priscila Leal, UH Mānoa
  • Yoshiko Okuyama, UH Hilo
  • Johnny Zhous, UHOIC
  • Hui-Ya (Laura) Chuang (Moderator), UHOIC

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Work Smarter Not Harder: Level Up AI Prompting

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Entering prompts into AI tools may appear to be a simple process, but it can be tricky to refine. Curious at all to see how the same prompt produces different outputs across various tools like ChatGPT, Bard, Adobe Express, Dall-E, etc.? Join this webinar to improve your prompting skills and discover some strategies and frameworks to enhance usage in different contexts.

Presenters:

  • Shane Jackson, Undergraduate Program Advisor, NAWSON Office of Student Services, UH 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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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 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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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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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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Edtech Innovations: Exploring the Possibilities for Education

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Are you looking to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of trending technologies? Join us for an exciting webinar to explore the possibilities for education! Presenters will share strategies for engaging their students using immersive learning, gamification, and AI-based tools while emphasizing essential skills like collaboration and critical thinking. This is your chance to get up-to-speed on some of the latest trends and innovations!

Presenters:

  • Peter Leong (Learning Design & Technology (LTEC), University of Mānoa)
  • Kawika Gonzales, Jr. (5th Grade General Ed. Teacher, Kaunakakai School)
  • Marisa Dionne (Instructional Designer, UHOIC)

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

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