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AI in Teaching and Learning-In-Person Workshop
Where: Nichols College
121 Center Road
Building - Academic Building (#1 on the map), Room 204
Dudley, MA 01571
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Parking Information:
Please park along the road in front of the church or lots P, I, or D.
When: Friday, June 21, 2024
9:00am - 3:00pm
Note: Registration and coffee start at 7:45am
Workshop Organizer: Bryant and Heather Richards of Nichols College
Registration Fee:
NERCOMP Member
Early-bird rate through 5/10/24: $170 (savings of $30)
Member rate after 5/10/24: $200
Non-Member
Early-bird rate through 5/10/24: $255 (savings of $45)
Non-Member rate after 5/10/24: $300
The registration covers the workshop, morning break, and lunch.
Event Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is sometimes referred to as Generative AI, is one of the hottest topics these days but how much do you know about using AI for teaching and learning? You've probably heard of, or may even use, ChatGPT, Bing, DALL-E and other AI tools that have flooded the internet.
If you are curious of how to make it more useful in your teaching and learning, we invite you to join us at Nichols College on June 21, 2024 or this transformative in-person AI experience! We'll put you in the driver seat and behind the wheel in AI application where you'll learn practical strategies to enhance teaching and learning along the journey.
Session Outcomes:
- Engage and learn about AI tools
- Practice hands-on applications using AI
-Learn practical strategies for using AI to enhance teaching and learning
Target Audience: Faculty, Instructional Designers, Administrators, and Staff.
Registration Cancellation Policy:
By clicking the "Order Now" button, you indicate a commitment to attend and will be held responsible for the registration fee. Your fee can be refunded if you notify us of a cancellation at least 5 days prior to the event via email to nercomp@nercomp.org.
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8:00 am-9:00 am Coffee and Check-in
9:00 am-9:15 am Introduction and Oveview
9:15 am-10:00 am Hands-On Exploration of AI Tools in Teaching
10:00 am-10:15 am Break
10:15 am-12:00 pm Building AI-Powered Learning Activities 1
12:00 pm-1:00pm Lunch
1:00 pm-1:45 pm Case Studies and Best Practices
1:45 pm-2:00 pm Group Activities: Designing AI-Enhanced Teaching Modules
2:00 pm-2:15 pm Break
2:15 pm-3:00 pm Q & A, Reflection, and Closing Remarks
3:00 pm End
Bryant Richards
Bryant Richards is the Stansky Distinguished Professor of Accounting and Finance at Nichols College. He spent 20+ years in industry primarily in internal audit and compliance. As the Director of Corporate Governance at the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Richards developed a leading class compliance and internal audit organization. Richards is currently developing the Center for Intelligent Process Automation at Nichols College with a focus on providing the skills and experiences students need to build a career in an environment of accelerating change.
Heather Richards
Heather Richards, Ed.D is the Director of Faculty Development as well as an Assistant Professor of Management at Nichols College. She recently completed her doctorate from Northeastern University where her research focused on Community of Inquiry (CoI), instructors’ Social Presence, and Instructor-generated Videos. Her professional work focuses on improving faculty and student learning and experiences in online, HyFlex, and traditional classrooms through faculty development training and pedagogies focusing on issues such as engagement, interaction, and connectedness. Heather is the Chair of the ADA Commission for the Town of Webster, Ma.
Hotel Information:
Rooms are available at the Publik House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, MA 01566
Call the hotel directly at #508-347-3313
The room block for June 21st- reservations need to be made by May 21st, 2024
Please state that you are with NERCOMP and use Code- 0624NE, you will receive the reduced rate of $115