Interested in artificial intelligence? Join us on April 15 for a day of exploring artificial intelligence in a “mini conference” format. This event is open to faculty and staff, and will be held in the Student Union on the main campus. These sessions are face-to-face only. Later this year, video captures of these same topics will be made available for asynchronous viewing.
Note that this is a “come and go as you please” type of event. Lunch will be on your own during the noon hour.
See below for workshop details and the schedule. Register here: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0xpt2902ygi4S4C
8:30
AI Playground
Compare two AI technologies head-to-head, and try hands-on things!
This session: ChatGPT vs. (Protected) Copilot-Web
Key West Prefunction
9:00
AI Basics and AI Fluency
If you’ve heard about AI but don’t know details, haven’t tried it deeply, or just want a thorough introduction to what Generative AI is, how it works, and what kinds of competencies and skills we need to be “AI fluent,” this session is for you.
Kevin Yee
Key West AB
AI Research Tools Responsible Use
As AI products continue to impact higher education, faculty and staff members may face challenges in understanding these tools’ potential, addressing ethical considerations, and integrating them effectively into their work. In this session, we’ll explore AI research tools like Research Rabbit, Elicit, and ExplainPaper that can enhance the research process for students and faculty. We’ll also discuss ethical considerations, focusing on responsible use, data privacy, and copyright, and provide practical strategies for avoiding common challenges. This session offers a broad overview, along with resources for further learning and support from the Faculty Center and UCF Libraries.
Laurie Uttich and Sarah Norris
Key West CD
Creating Agents
Looking to create your own GPTs that have been custom-trained? This session will explore what’s possible using Copilot-Studio (note: UCF does not have a site license for Copilot-Studio. Individuals or departments would have to pay for access).
Craig Hogan, Microsoft
SU 221
9:45
Supercharge Your Work with AI
From spotting patterns to finding needles in haystacks, GenAI tools are good at many things. We’ll explore how to use AI tools in your “day job” to bolster your creativity, enhance work products, and possibly increase productivity!
Kevin Yee
Key West AB
Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
GenAI presents many challenges for teachers. What are the UCF policies regarding AI and academic integrity? What about “AI Detectors”? Are there any suggested best practices to reduce inappropriate student use of AI?
Ryan Iocco
Key West CD
Online Teaching in the Age of AI
Online teaching has a long history at UCF, but may need to evolve given the capabilities of various AI tools. We will look for practical strategies that can be implemented in fully online, asynchronous courses.
Rohan Jowallah
SU 221
10:30
Faculty Showcase
In this session, a panel of faculty members will share their success stories with AI in both instructional and personal/professional uses. Time will be set aside for questions.
Efren De La Mora Velasco
Key West AB
Introduction to Prompt Engineering
Prompt engineering is the process of crafting clear instructions for AI tools to help guide them toward delivering useful results. Attendees can apply these techniques to work more efficiently and solve problems faster in both professional and personal contexts. This session will highlight practical techniques for writing effective prompts and provide strategies for troubleshooting AI responses so you can take your AI content creation to the next level.
Rachel Vacek and Mary Rubin
Key West CD
Assessment in the Age of AI
As artificial intelligence transforms the educational landscape, it offers both challenges and opportunities for assessment in higher education. In this session, participants will explore strategies for designing authentic assignments that promote critical thinking, originality, and authentic engagement to prepare students for a future where technology and human ingenuity work together.
Rebecca McNulty
SU 221
11:15
AI Basics and AI Fluency (repeated)
Kevin Yee
Key West AB
AI Research Tools and Responsible Use (repeated)
Laurie Uttich and Sarah Norris
Key West CD
Creating Agents (repeated)
Craig Hogan, Microsoft
SU 221
12:00
AI Playground
Compare two AI technologies head-to-head, and try hands-on things!
This session: Office 365 Copilot (not free at UCF) vs Adobe Firefly
Key West Pre-function
or, Lunch on your own
1:00
Supercharge Your Work with AI (repeated)
Kevin Yee
Key West AB
Academic Integrity in the Age of AI (repeated)
Ryan Iocco
Key West CD
Online Teaching in the Age of AI (repeated)
Rohan Jowallah
SU 221
1:45
Faculty Showcase (repeated)
Efren De La Mora Velasco
Key West AB
Introduction to Prompt Engineering (repeated)
Rachel Vacek and Mary Rubin
Key West CD
Assessment in the Age of AI (repeated)
Rebecca McNulty
SU 221
2:30
AI Playground
Compare two AI technologies head-to-head, and try hands-on things!
This session: Canva (freemium) vs. Grammarly (freemium)
Key West Prefunction
3:00
Adjourn