Balancing Promise and Pragmatism: A Cautiously Curious Approach to Engaging with AI in the College Classroom
Driven by cautious curiosity about the advances in AI, I created AI for Higher Ed Project to share my own experiments with AI-enhanced pedagogy and help fellow professors critically engage with AI tools.
This platform is designed specifically for professors in the fields of social sciences and humanities. Many of these professors are navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI with limited resources and guidance. My goal is to develop a feasible, effective and impactful AI strategy for teaching and learning that works in the college classroom, and develop a community of professors open to experiment, reflect and revise these strategies.
We need to critically engage with AI tools to deepen our understanding of these technologies and their impact in the college classroom. I hope this project inspires like-minded professors to learn more about AI, engage with these tools, and share their own experiences and insights as they try out AI-enhanced pedagogy in their classes.
Gamze Yilmaz, PhD Associate Professor of Communication University of Massachusetts Boston
Experiments in AI-Enhanced Teaching
The real-life application of AI-enhanced learning experiences designed and implemented by professors in public teaching universities and community colleges is sparse.
Here, I will share AI-based assignments and candid reflections on the effectiveness of teaching experiments with AI. You can also find other resources I compile on AI-based assignments from credible sources and educators here.
AI Community Talks
As we build our community, we will get out of our silos and meet to exchange notes on AI-enhanced pedagogical experiments. Here, you can find my most recent talks on how to engage with AI in the college classroom.
AI Literacy
AI literacy, the foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, is crucial as it equips students with the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate an increasingly AI-driven world.
In this section, you can find thought provoking discussions from experts in higher ed, informational videos I created or curated on key AI concepts, and resources on practical AI literacy skills.
AI Ethics
AI ethics explores the moral implications and societal impact of artificial intelligence. This section provides professors with foundational resources to understand AI ethics and integrate these crucial concepts into their teaching, enabling them to educate students on responsible AI use.
Contact
Feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas!
Email
gamze.yilmaz@umb.edu