TLCoP Feb. 15 features PWL instructors-student conversations on GenAI

The Teaching and Learning Community of Practice (TLCoP) will focus its next session, Thurs., Feb. 15, on how Purdue West Lafayette (PWL) instructors talk to their students about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Three panelists will share some of their approaches to conversations with students, feedback from students on GenAI, and plans going forward. The session will be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Zoom (please register). 

Following are invited speakers. Other attendees are welcome to bring their ideas and questions for discussion.

Robin Tanamachi, associate professor, Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. She says students are hungry for information about how GenAI will change their respective disciplines, and we, as instructors, should be helping them navigate this new landscape. Dr. Tanamachi will share lessons learned for applying these tools creatively in the teaching and learning of science.

Andres Bejarano, assistant professor of practice, Department of Computer Science (CS). His current research is on the inclusion of GenAI in teaching and learning, primarily in core CS courses. Dr. Bejarnano earned his doctorate in CS from Purdue in May 2020 and has since engaged in teaching computer and data science, and artificial intelligence courses while checking how the tech industry and AI are reshaping the field. Dr. Bejarano will focus his participation on how to address the usage of AI in professional settings with students and why students should be aware of it.

Ethan Dickey is a PhD student in the Department of Computer Science. His current research is on the integration of GenAI in teaching and learning, especially studying student learning and instructional use. He also studies Quantum Game theory and is co-advised in that field by Drs. Alex Psomas and Sabre Kais. During this session, Dickey and Dr. Bejarano will discuss the proposed problem of the “Junior-Year Wall,” along with a potential solution in and preliminary responses to an AI-Lab.

All members of Purdue instructional communities, including Purdue in Indianapolis, are encouraged to pre-register to receive the Zoom connection information.

TLCoP is as program of Innovative Learning, Purdue West Lafayette’s hub approach to connect PWL instructors, including Purdue in Indianapolis, to the resources they need to engage students, develop courses in any instructional modality, and enhance learning across the University. Members the Center for Instructional Excellence, Libraries and the School of Information Studies, Purdue Online, and Teaching and Learning Technologies. To learn more, visit www.purdue.edu/innovativelearning or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.
For questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue Global: Direct teaching-related questions to askctl@purdueglobal.edu. Technical support questions should be directed to TechSupport@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747 (toll-free).
Purdue Fort Wayne: Teaching-related questions should be directed to PFW’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at celt@pfw.edu, 260-481-6354, or CELT’s website for resources and to request one on one consultations. Technical support questions should be directed to PFW’s IT Services Help Desk helpdesk@pfw.edu or 260-481-6030.
Purdue Northwest: Direct teaching-related questions to the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu, 219-989-8328, or CFE’s website. Technical support questions should be directed to The Customer Service Center (CSC) at csc@pnw.edu, 219-989-2888, or CSC’s website.