#presentation #genAI #pedagogy #faculty > [!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 toward the technology was largely negative, and the most popular approach was to create assignments or classwork that made it *impossible* for students to use the technology. We wanted to encourage encourage openness to trying 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 co-designed and co-delivered this 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 premier 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 delivered on campus. It was prompted by both strong interest and significant concern among faculty with the technology at the time. Many 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. Specifically, we set out to: 1. Describe potential ways faculty could use could use genAI in pedagogy. 2. Touch on decision-making for the use of genAI as an instructor. 3. Encourage experimentation with genAI by demonstrating strategies as applied to lesson materials provided by two SMPA faculty. This session generated a very strong discussion. At the time, the overriding concern among faculty was how to stop students from using generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI). Particularly by designing assignments where students could not use genAI. Nonetheless, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the talk and diversity (plus differences) of 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 both my work and my partner’s work. From the provided examples, the audience was able to grapple with our message about rethinking what we considered the norm in teaching, learning, and work. Attendance was around 20 in person, with additional participants online.