> [!summary]+ Summary > The purpose of this presentation was to generate discussion among faculty for the potential of generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) in the classroom. At the time this was delivered the attitude towards the technology was largely negative, and the most popular approach was to create assignments or classwork that made the use of the technology impossible for students. We wanted to encourage an openness to try genAI. # Integrating genAI into the Learning Experience **Delivery details:** <u>Date</u>: September 22, 2023 <u>Target audience</u>: University faculty <u>Delivery format</u>: In-person <u>Duration</u>: 45 minutes ## About the presentation This presentation was delivered upon invitation to [GWU School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA)](https://smpa.gwu.edu/) faculty and other [GWU Columbian College of Arts and Science (CCAS)](https://columbian.gwu.edu/) leadership during the SMPA faculty retreat. I designed and delivered this equally with [Professor Ryan Watkins](https://gsehd.gwu.edu/directory/ryan-watkins) from the [GWU Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD)](https://gsehd.gwu.edu/). Professor Watkins has been one of the premiere leaders and thinkers regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in teaching and learning at GWU. It was an absolute pleasure to deliver this with him. This was one of the earliest presentations that I gave on campus. It was prompted by a general interest and equal fear among faculty with the technology at the time. And many of the faculty as well as the organizer, already knew me from previous collaborations. The presentation and discussion was wide-ranging, but we wanted to do a few things in our time. As follows: 1. Tell potential ways that faculty could use genAI in pedagogy. 2. Touch on decision-making for the use of genAI as an instructor. 3. Encourage playing with genAI by demonstrating some strategies as applied to lesson materials provided by 2 SMPA faculty. This session created a very strong discussion. At the time, the overriding concern among faculty was how to stop students from using generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI). Especially by designing assignments where students could not use genAI. Nonetheless, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the talk and differences in opinion. ## Slide deck <div class="container"><iframe class="responsive-iframe-sd" src="https://1drv.ms/b/c/13829E5D2EB238DE/IQR2cjYkfEKMRYkPtZNJ1MWmARnj0tdF-_E1soXlCgaIybg" width="100%" height="400" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div> *Note: These slides were built with a custom slide deck that I made using Microsoft PowerPoint. Generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) was not used to develop this presentation. All stock images were provided by [Getty Images](https://www.gettyimages.com).* ## 🎯 Results This presentation created awareness among faculty and staff of my work and that my partner. From provided examples, the audience was able to grapple with the our message of needing to rethink what we thought of as the norm in teaching, learning, and work. Attendance was around 20 in-person and more online.