AI in Education Community of Practice (CoP) – Spring 2025
April 16, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
The AI in Education Community of Practice (CoP) is a three-part discussion series exploring the evolving role of artificial intelligence in teaching, research and higher education policy. As AI tools continue to develop, this series will provide a space for faculty, graduate instructors and researchers to engage in conversations about how AI is currently being used, practical strategies for integrating AI into courses, and the institutional policies shaping its future. Each session will include discussion of ongoing developments in AI, making this series useful for both those new to AI in education and those looking to update their knowledge.
Session topics include:
- April 2: AI in Education – What’s Changed Since 2022?
- April 16: Using AI in Teaching – Practical Strategies for Course Design and Student Engagement
- April 30: AI Policy and Ethics in Higher Education – Preparing for the Future
This series is co-hosted by the Office of Academic and Student Affairs and CREATE for STEM. Light refreshments will be provided.
For questions, contact Mike Frazier (frazi163@msu.edu).
April 16 – Using AI in Teaching: Practical Strategies for Course Design and Student Engagement
How can instructors use AI in meaningful ways while maintaining academic integrity and student agency? This session will focus on practical strategies for integrating AI into course design, assignments and assessment, while also addressing challenges like bias, misinformation and overreliance on AI-generated content. Participants will have the chance to test AI tools and discuss real-world applications in their own teaching.