I’m excited to announce the summer Ed Tech workshop series. These brief, 45-minute workshops are designed to give you quick, actionable tips for incorporating Ed Tech into your teaching. You’ll learn how to use technology to engage students, improve learning outcomes, and save time, and more.
Workshops will be held the morning of other faculty events, so you can easily fit them into your schedule. They’ll be held in room 300 (Lutch Center) in the Law Library, and will also be recorded and offered via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the calendar links found in the schedule below.
Navigating the World of Prompts: Techniques for Better LLM Responses
When: June 27th – 10:00 – 10:45 am (add to calendar)
Where: Law Library 300
This workshop is on the art of prompting LLMs to get the best responses possible. You’ll learn the basics of prompting terminology, and the most effective ways to combine prompting techniques and strategies into a prompt framework to get better results immediately. During this workshop, you will be able to develop your prompting techniques and acquire practical methods to enhance your prompting outcomes right away.
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The Art of Visual Education: Sourcing & Creating Images for Engaging Classroom Materials
When: July 13th – 10:00 – 10:45 am (add to calendar)
Where: Law Library 300
In this workshop, I will help you navigate the world of digital images, from understanding different file types for use in class content to practicing key image editing skills, including cropping, resizing, and adding text. No previous experience is required!
I’ll also emphasize the importance of image accessibility and provide you with resources to source and create engaging visual content. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to enrich your teaching materials and enhance your students’ learning experience.
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Unleash the Potential of AI for Effective Teaching
When: July 18th – 10:00 – 10:45 am (add to calendar)
Where: Law Library 300
This workshop is specially designed for those of you interested in integrating innovative AI technology into your pedagogy. We’ll continue our conversation on ChatGPT and its myriad applications in teaching, research, and more.
Together, we’ll interact with AI tools, discovering their potential to enhance your teaching practices, simplify the explanation of complex legal concepts, and assist in creating comprehensive lesson plans, slides, and course policies. By the end of this session, you’ll have a grasp on how to harness the power of AI to revolutionize your teaching methods, enrich student learning, and boost your productivity. I invite you to take this step with me into the future of education!
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Video Table of Contents
- 00:02:45 – Introduction and overview of the workshop
- 00:03:06 – Chatbot updates (ChatGPT, Bard, Claude)
- 00:10:09 – Prompting tips overview
- 00:14:08 – Example system prompts
- 00:20:21 – Example prompt: Improving course materials (Claude)
- 00:26:53 – Discussing student participation (Bing)
- 00:32:49 – Example prompt: Improving course materials (Bard)
- 00:39:06 – Example prompt: Increasing student participation (Bing)
- 00:46:53 – Example prompt: Icebreaker suggestions (Bing)
- 00:52:48 – Example: Summarizing research papers (Claude)
- 00:59:26 – Example: Summarizing video transcripts (Claude)
- 01:02:45 – Example: Summarizing web pages (Bing)
- 01:05:30 – Wrap up and questions
Navigating AI Conversations in the Classroom: Open discussion about how you can approach AI
When: July 25th – 10:00 – 10:45 am (add to calendar)
Where: Law Library 300
My hope for this workshop is to facilitate a lively open discussion aiming to facilitate your understanding and management of AI interactions within the classroom context. This session will explore various policy considerations to guide your students as they engage with AI models.
Together, we’ll weigh the pros and cons of different strategies, discussing how to optimize these powerful tools while ensuring a safe, productive learning environment. By understanding the nuances of AI-based teaching tools, you can craft effective guidelines for your students’ interactions with AI. Join me on this exploration of AI conversation management, and learn to harness the power of AI in your classroom responsibly and effectively.
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- Workshop Recording
- Workshop Slides
- A lot of the resources I cover including templates for assignments and syllabus ideas are listed in the slides
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Virtual Whiteboarding Options
When: Aug 1st – 10:00 – 10:45 am (add to calendar)
Where: Law Library 300
In this interactive workshop, I’ll introduce you to popular virtual whiteboarding platforms like Miro, JamBoard, and Microsoft Whiteboard. But we’ll go beyond just the basics. Together, we’ll explore the rich features of these platforms that support collaboration, spark creativity, and boost interactivity.
We’ll have hands-on activities where you can practice creating engaging lessons, brainstorming sessions, or group projects, all while experiencing real-time collaboration with your peers. By the end of our session, you’ll not only be well-versed with these platforms but also confident in utilizing them to create dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning experiences for your students. Join me to elevate your teaching practices to the next level.
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