Designing Assignments in an AI World

I. Quick Welcome & Introduction (3 minutes) II. Cognitive Benefits and Cautions of utilizing AI (10 minutes) A. Benefits - brainstorm with learners unmuting or typing in chat, add anything missed. 1. Deeper knowledge 2. Skill Practice 3. Stronger engagement and self-confidence 4. Increased capacity for higher order tasks, (as AI assists with lower order tasks) B. Cautions - brainstorm with learners unmuting or typing in chat, add anything missed. 1. Lack of originality 2. Quality of Information, False information, Bias, Ethics 3. Negative Cognitive Impacts 4. False Positives with AI Detectors III. SMART AI Assignment Design Framework (10 minutes) A. Specific to the Learner - Ask questions that incorporate personal viewpoints, history, and experiences. B. demonstrate Mastery - Use provided knowledge to create artifacts that demonstrate mastery and personal reflection on key concepts OR C. demonstrate Application - Posters, Projects, Presentations, and Pictures, oh my! D. Referenced/Reviewed- Share how conclusions were arrived at directly based on trusted, provided course resources, or cite, critique and review the information provided by AI Tools, mirroring potential real world usage. E. Timely - Right assignment and instructions at the right time in learning. IV. Assignment Examples - share examples, ask if/how participants could see using these ideas. Example, along with descriptions/instructions and templates for each type will be provided in session handout. (17 minutes) A. Choiceboard Assignment B. Reflection Questions - Rewrite some questions as a group C. Think, Pair, Share D. Create a Job Aid E. Video Critique F. Application Plan/Reminder G. Digital Artifact H. Gamified Review -Have participants create a review game I. Google Notebook LM Audio Review - Have participants create and critique an AI audio review V. Implementation Tips A. As you DESIGN great assignments, make sure to also DEFINE allowed usage.] B. AI Usage Guidelines C. Student Disclosure Statement (2 minutes) VI. Padlet Application Activity: Choose 1 of your current assignments or activities to redesign. Describe the current assignment. Then use the SMART AI Framework to evaluate the assignment. Share what changes you plan to make. (6 minutes) VI. Final Questions, wrap-up (2 minutes)

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Any type of device would be helpful to log onto the session. A handout will be provided containing key points, links to templates and examples, and application planning framework.