Thursday, September 26, 2024

New AAC&U Institute to Explore Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Teaching and Learning - Rhea Kelly, Campus Technology

The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) a new Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum designed to "help departments, programs, colleges, and universities respond effectively to the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for courses and curricula." Nearly 800 individuals from 123 higher education institutions have been selected to participate in the fully online learning opportunity, which kicked off on Sept. 12 and will run through April 2025. Through monthly meetings and webinars, participants will interact with peers, engage in cross-team planning, and discuss the current state of AI in higher education as they develop and implement AI action plans for their classrooms, curricula, and campuses, the AAC&U explained in a news announcement.