Dr. Shan Xu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Relations and Strategic Communication Management at Texas Tech University. Her research adopts a dynamic, longitudinal lens to investigate human-technology interaction in organizational, health, and science communication contexts. Her work has been published in journals including Journal of Communication, Communication Research, Human Communication Research, […]
This workshop highlights the importance of aligning course learning outcomes with content and demonstrates how generative AI tools can support this process. Participants will review the purpose of learning outcomes, evaluate alignment strategies, and explore practical ways to use generative AI to enhance alignment. Participants are encouraged to bring a syllabus to use during the […]
For faculty and staff with a technical background who are interested in deepening their understanding of Generative AI (GenAI) and its applications. Participants will explore the distinctions between GenAI and traditional AI, critically evaluate popular tools, and analyze their strengths and limitations. Organized by the Institute of Data Science.
Organized by the University Libraries. This workshop introduces instructors to open licensing through Creative Commons and details the six licenses and their permissions that allow use, reuse, and revision without violating copyright laws. Participants will also see how these licenses allow material with Creative Commons licenses to be ingested into AI tools to create ancillary […]
For faculty and staff with no prior experience in AI and a limited technical background. Participants will receive an introduction to AI principles, the strengths and limitations of GenAI tools, and learn how to use No-Code tools and methods to leverage AI. Organized by the Institute of Data Science.
This interactive workshop explores how generative AI can support the course design process from start to finish. Participants will examine the course design cycle, identify key opportunities for AI integration, and consider the value these tools bring to course planning. Attendees will leave with strategies for using AI to design a course. Organized by the […]