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SIM ReThink Everything! SIG - Generative AI in the University Classroom
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3/27/2024
When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
12:00PM - 1:00 PM ET
Where: Virtual
United States
Contact: Jean Swan
jswan@simnet.org


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About the Session:

 

Embark on a journey of educational innovation with the Rethink Everything SIG in collaboration with the SIM Academic Council and SIM Work 4.0 SIG. 

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, we invite you to join us and our esteemed guest panelists for an insightful exploration into the realm of Generative AI in university classrooms.

  • Discover the best practices and challenges encountered when utilizing ChatGPT in teaching and learning environments.
  • Q&A to address the benefits and hurdles of integrating this cutting-edge technology into teaching practices.
  • Hear firsthand experiences and innovative approaches for incorporating ChatGPT into classes.
  • Explore teaching opportunities and learning outcomes facilitated by ChatGPT, ensuring that it enriches rather than replaces traditional teaching methods.
  • Gain invaluable feedback from an industry panelist

Don't miss this enlightening discussion shaping the future of education!


 

About the Speakers:

 

Craig Van Slyke, a Professor at Louisiana Tech University, has created a podcast and newsletter, entitled AI Goes to College   (https://www.aigoestocollege.com/  ). The podcast is available on all the major apps and the link above. In the debut episode of AI Goes to College, Craig Van Slyke delves into the critical question:  Should you trust AI? 

 


Fred Niederman, a Professor at Saint Louis University, has interesting views on the risks of using Generative AI in teaching and learning and how it may minimalize certain important skill sets, such as the ability to think critically and to evaluate the relevance and applicability of information.

 

Dennis Galletta, a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, will share a class exercise where he gives students an opportunity to use ChatGPT in an assignment and enables them to compare the AI-generated results with their own work in order to see differences and limitations.

 

Anna Ransleyan experienced C-Suite executive and SVP, Chief Digital Information Officer at Quaker Houghton, a publicly traded global chemical manufacturing company. Anna has an extensive career which started in management consulting and marketing and transitioned to various leadership roles in technology in global companies across a variety of industries and company sizes.  

 

Mary Sumner, a Professor at the University of Oklahoma, is working on qualitative research on how industry uses Generative AI and what competencies they are looking for. She will also serve as the moderator for the discussion.

 

 

COST TO ATTEND:

Free for SIM Members.
$30 for non-members.
Employees of SIM Members are welcome to attend for free - please email rethink@simnet.org for a promo code to register. 

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