ABSTRACTS - Room 121

All sessions take place in Butler-Carlton Hall on the Missouri S&T campus

1-121 // Are You There AI? It's Me, STUDENT.

STANDARD SESSION (45 minutes)

Presenter: Qiang S. Dotzel - Teaching Professor; University of Missouri-St. Louis

Audience: Higher Education; K-12 Education

Time and Location: 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.; Room 121

MODE: Blended (Face-to-Face Presenters + Online/Face-to-Face Attendees)

In the age of AI, the significance of student learning lies in fostering deep understanding and mastery of concepts rather than relying on shortcuts provided by web resources or AI tools. To ensure true comprehension, educators should prioritize authentic assessment methods such as problem-solving, critical thinking exercises, and hands-on activities that encourage students to apply knowledge in real-world contexts, ultimately preparing them for the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI-driven future.

2-121 // Can I Use That?: Selecting Technology Tools for Effective Course Integration

STANDARD SESSION (45 minutes)

Presenters:
     Joshua Merlenbach - Missouri Online
     Alyssa Collier - Application Administrator; Missouri Online
     Manon Allard-Kropp - Instructional Designer; Missouri Online
     Mark Orr - Instructional Designer; Missouri Online
     Rio P. Sloan - Application Administrator-Specialist; Missouri Online

Audience: Higher Education: K-12 Education

Time and Location: 1:15 - 2:00 p.m.; Room 121

MODE: Blended (Face-to-Face Presenters + Online/Face-to-Face Attendees)

This session will discuss the pedagogical and technological considerations for faculty when selecting technologies to use as part of their course. Drawing on practical examples, personal experience, and best practices, we will delve into the criteria for selection, potential pitfalls, and the importance of aligning technology choices with educational objectives. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how to make informed decisions about adopting technologies for their course, and strategies for interacting with vendors.

3-121 // AI Prompt Writing Tips for Teachers (and Students)

VIRTUAL STANDARD SESSION (45 minutes)

Presenter: Eva Grouling Snider - Instructional Consultant; Ball State University

Audience: Higher Education; K-12 Education

Time and Location: 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.; Room 121

MODE: Blended (Online Presenter + Online/Face-to-Face Attendees)

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are only as helpful as the prompts we give them. In this session, we'll discuss how teachers (and students) can effectively direct ChatGPT to get useful results. In particular, you'll learn all about good "prompt writing," the secret sauce of how we communicate (and miscommunicate) with AI.