At Texas A&M University, we're pushing the boundaries of educational innovation through the Innovative Teaching Fellows (ITF) program's specialized AI track. It's thrilling to witness our faculty creatively integrating artificial intelligence into their classrooms, making education more engaging, personalized, and effective.
Let me walk you through some of the most exciting projects our educators are leading:
Empowering Researchers with AI
Rafael Landaverde is breaking down barriers for novice researchers. His project integrates powerful AI tools like Claude 3.5, ChatGPT, and LitMaps to help master's and doctoral students refine their research questions and streamline complex processes. Imagine the potential when research becomes more intuitive and accessible!
Responsible AI Use in Business
Lisa Troy is proactively addressing AI misuse by incorporating contextual resources into business education using innovative platforms such as Cartedo. Her approach not only boosts student engagement with interactive tools like "Live Chat" but also promotes informed and responsible use of AI.
Revolutionizing Assessment Creation
Robert Hardin is tackling a common challenge for educators—creating formative assessments. By leveraging prompt engineering with AI technologies like Claude 3.5 and ChatGPT, Robert's project generates comprehensive assessment questions directly from lectures and textbooks. This dramatically cuts down faculty workload and enhances teaching effectiveness.
Documenting Real AI Success Stories
Cindy Raisor is capturing the real-world impact of AI in education through detailed case studies. By documenting faculty experiences with tools such as NotebookLM, Claude 3.5, and ChatGPT, Cindy’s project provides practical, relatable examples that inspire and guide other educators.
Personalized AI Feedback|
John Williams is pioneering adaptive feedback systems powered by AI, helping students continuously improve. His project dynamically tracks student performance trends using tools like Claude 3.5 and ChatGPT, offering personalized feedback that evolves throughout the semester.
Modernizing Public Health Education
Bangning Zhang is bringing public health education into the future. Using advanced AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, Bangning integrates real-world, AI-generated examples into course materials. This approach refreshes traditional teaching methods, making lessons immediately relevant and engaging for students.
Our faculty's groundbreaking work is supported by Texas A&M's Technology Services team, who have provided exclusive beta access to advanced AI technologies. This collaborative spirit underscores our university’s dedication to leading innovation in educational technology. Teamwork makes the dream work. What's Next?
These innovative projects showcase the transformative power of AI in higher education and hint at what's possible on a broader scale. We’re excited to see these advancements become a standard part of education everywhere. Which AI project resonates with you the most? How could you see AI shaping your teaching methods or educational experiences? Do you have innovative ideas in mind? Join with the next cohort for the ITF program!